Associate Attorney

Job DescriptionWe are looking to hire an associate attorney to join our productive team of highly skilled attorneys. The ideal candidate will have 2-7 years of litigation experience, preferably with an emphasis on insurance related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability, construction defect lawsuits, surety bond matters, and bad faith claims. The ideal candidate will also have experience investigating and defending first- and third-party claims, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and attending court hearings in state and federal courts. Experience drafting coverage opinions is an added bonus. This is a full-time position.Duties / ResponsibilitiesLitigationInvestigating and defending first- and third-party claimsConducting and defending depositionsDrafting dispositive motionsAttending hearings in state and federal courtsLegal research, writing, and independent thinking skillsHandle the day-to-day responsibility for prelitigation, litigation, coverage, and other mattersRequired Skills / QualificationsEducation: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.Experience: Experience in law firms of litigation, preferably with an emphasis on insurance-related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability lawsuits, and bad faith claims. Construction defect experience is a plus.Licensure & Certification: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado.Ability to handle a fast-paced workload and add value to multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to use a hands-on approach to research, problem-solving, and client relations.Comfortable with technology.Creative, positive thinker with a good sense of humor.Must be outgoing, collegial, and collaborative.Qualifications include distinguished academics from an ABA-accredited law school, strong writing skills, a keen attention to detail.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must.Excellent research, writing, and independent thinking skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr