Litigation Associate: Own Cases & Courtroom Growth

Sutton Booker P.C.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Sutton | Booker | P.C. seeks a sharp, driven litigation attorney to join our Denver firm. You will have direct responsibility, client contact, and case ownership from early on, tackling complex civil practice with integrity and grit.

You should thrive on rigorous preparation, possess strong legal writing and advocacy skills, and be ready to lead in a collaborative, entitlement-free environment that values humility and growth. Competitive compensation awaits.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Colorado (or pending admission by motion).
• Impeccable legal writing and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Colorado District Court practice and rules of civil procedure is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clean, typo-free written work and adapt voice between objective memos and persuasive advocacy for the court.
• Draft an Answer and Jury Demand; handle motions; navigate negligence, premises liability, and insurance bad faith; communicate with opposing counsel.
• Attend Case Management Conferences solo; draft early case evaluations with sharp valuation analysis; take depositions.
• Run your own files; take a plaintiff's deposition; prepare a crisp summary report within 24 hours; independently retain experts; manage discovery disputes.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Sutton | Booker | P.C. seeks a sharp, driven litigation attorney to join our Denver firm. You will have direct responsibility, client contact, and case ownership from early on, tackling complex civil practice with integrity and grit.

You should thrive on rigorous preparation, possess strong legal writing and advocacy skills, and be ready to lead in a collaborative, entitlement-free environment that values humility and growth. Competitive compensation awaits.