Job Description
Job Description
Litigation Attorney
Our client, a leading Rocky Mountain Law firm in Denver, Colorado, seeks an Associate attorney with 4 plus years of litigation attorney experience, to join their Litigation Department.
The appropriate candidate for this position must have the ability to successfully handle a variety of civil litigation matters with the ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative and professional environment. We are looking for an individual with a foundation in excellent legal research, writing, and analysis. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications/skills:
Experience: 4 plus years of commercial litigation experience in federal and/or state court litigation, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings, including but not limited to:
o Participation in setting, executing and managing case strategy.
o Preparing pleadings, written discovery, subpoenas, etc.
o Motions practice, briefing, and oral argument.
o Document discovery, review, management, and production, including electronic discovery.
o Taking and defending fact, expert, and document depositions.
o Handling expert witnesses in diverse fields.
o Negotiating settlements and participating in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes.
o Bench or jury trial experience is an added plus.
• All candidates should have excellent writing, communication, analytical, and legal research skills.
• Experience as the primary author of client memoranda, court, arbitration and mediation briefs, motions, and/or appellate briefing.
• Desire to be part of a dynamic litigation team with significant participation in the day-to-day activities of a case, working with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must - decisive, collegial, and collaborative.
• Ideal candidates will be responsive to clients and partners and accept project responsibility.
• Qualified candidate must have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional work ethic, and must be comfortable having direct interaction with partners and clients.
• Familiarity with the Colorado state and federal court system is required.
Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court at the time of application or possession of a license from U.S. states that have a reciprocity agreement with the state of Colorado. The firm offers a very competitive pay, bonus, and a complete benefits package. The billable hour requirement is only 1440 hours a year! If you hit 1440, you automatically get a minimum bonus of 10K. If you are qualified for this position, please email your resume and writing sample to Director, mala.saraogi@roberthalf[dot][com] for immediate consideration!
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