Pre-Litigation Associate

Burg Simpson; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burg Simpson in Englewood, CO seeks a Pre-Litigation Associate to manage personal injury cases from inception through resolution, and to collaborate with senior attorneys and staff. The role emphasizes case research, drafting pleadings, and strategic client advocacy.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in PI pre-litigation, strong analytical and writing skills, and a law license; Colorado license preferred. Spanish bilinguals are encouraged but not required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Personal Injury Pre-Litigation case management.
• Strong analytical, legal research and writing skills.
• Willingness to work with clients and collaborate with attorneys and staff.
• Enjoys teamwork and collaboration on PI matters.
• License to practice law is mandatory; Colorado license preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from inception through resolution, ensuring timely handling.
• Negotiate suitable settlements on the client’s behalf when appropriate.
• Conduct thorough case research, review medical records, and gather information.
• Draft and modify legal documents, including pleadings and demand letters.
• Collaborate with legal staff to ensure effective case handling.
• Maintain organized documentation for each case in the firm’s system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

Colorado bar license

Tools

Case management software

Job description

# Pre-Litigation AssociateENGLEWOOD, CO 80112## OverviewSalary Range$105,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate DegreeCategoryLegal## DescriptionBurg Simpson attorneys manage and support personal injury matters through the pre-litigation life cycle. Our personal injury attorneys collaborate with senior attorneys, other associates, and legal staff in developing case management strategies for the best outcome for our clients.Responsibilities of the position include:* Manage personal injury cases from inception through resolution, ensuring timing and strategic handling of all aspects of the case* Negotiate suitable agreements and settle on the client’s behalf when appropriate* Conduct thorough case research, review medical records, and gather relevant information to build compelling cases* Draft and modify legal documents, including pleading and demand letters* Collaborate with legal staff to ensure cases are handled effectively and efficiently* Maintain organized and updated documentation for each case in the firm’s case management system## QualificationsPosition requirements include:* Attorneys with 3-5 years of experience in Personal Injury Pre-Litigation case management are encouraged to apply* The candidate should have high level analytical and legal research and writing skills and a passion for advocating for injured parties due to the wrongful acts of another* This position will work closely with clients, and collaborate with senior attorneys, other associates, and legal staff* The ideal candidate should enjoy working with others and collaborating on personal injury matters to achieve the best outcome on behalf of Burg Simpson’s clients* A license to practice law is mandatory and a license to practice in Colorado is preferred* Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply, but is not a requirement of the position