Senior Employment Litigation Associate

Boutique Recruiting; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health savings account

Bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Denver seeks a Senior Employment Litigation Associate to independently manage complex employment litigation from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trials.

The candidate will provide strategic legal counsel to employers on workplace disputes and compliance with federal and state employment laws, with a focus on strong client relationships and practical guidance.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado bar admission.
• Minimum of 6 years of employment litigation experience.
• Demonstrated trial experience.
• Ability to manage litigation independently from inception to resolution.
• Experience handling Title VII, wage-related, and harassment claims.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, client counseling, and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage employment litigation from inception through resolution.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and other documents.
• Take and defend depositions; argue motions; participate in trials and mediations.
• Represent employers on Title VII, discrimination, harassment, and wage claims.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide practical guidance on complex matters.
• Advise clients on federal and state employment laws and compliance.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks and workplace policies.
• Provide training and guidance to employers on employment-law challenges.
• Collaborate with partners and legal teams on various matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.

Skills

Employment litigation

Trial experience

Legal writing

Client counseling

Independent management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Senior Employment Litigation Associate

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Employment Litigation Associate to join its Denver office. This position involves independently managing complex employment litigation matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, overseeing discovery, conducting depositions, arguing motions, and participating in trials and mediations. The attorney will also provide strategic legal counsel to employers on workplace disputes, employment policies, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned employment litigator with strong trial experience, exceptional legal writing and analytical skills, and the ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while maintaining strong client relationships.

Salary Range

$235,000 - $295,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Independently manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in trials, evidentiary hearings, and mediations
• Represent employers in disputes involving Title VII, discrimination, harassment, unpaid compensation, and wage-related claims
• Develop litigation strategies and provide practical legal guidance on complex employment matters
• Advise clients on federal and state employment laws, workplace disputes, and regulatory compliance
• Draft and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment-related documentation
• Provide training and guidance to employers on day-to-day employment law challenges
• Collaborate with multiple partners and legal teams on a variety of employment litigation matters
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and strategic legal counsel

Requirements

• Active Colorado bar admission
• Minimum of 6 years of employment litigation experience
• Demonstrated trial experience
• Proven ability to independently manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Experience handling Title VII, unpaid compensation, wage-related, and harassment claims
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, managing discovery, arguing motions, and conducting depositions
• Excellent academic credentials, legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines
• Excellent communication, client counseling, and relationship management abilities
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions and profit-sharing opportunities
• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
• Parental leave and supplemental insurance benefits
• Health savings and flexible spending account options
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangement following initial training
• Professional development, mentorship, and long-term career advancement opportunities