Civil Litigation Attorney
Orion Placement
Denver, Colorado
Pay: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected civil litigation team with a strong flow of substantive defense work across insurance, construction, employment, commercial, and other complex matters.
- Step into a role with real ownership, where you can manage files, drive strategy, and make a visible impact.
- Work alongside experienced litigators in an environment that values strong judgment, practical thinking, and professional growth.
- Build long-term career upside with the opportunity for increased flexibility as you prove yourself.
Location: Denver, CO. This is a primarily on-site role in a historic downtown Denver office, with remote access available when needed and the possibility of a more flexible hybrid schedule after about 6 months based on experience and performance.
Note: Must have 5+ years of civil litigation experience and an active Colorado bar license. Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.
About Us
We are a growing civil litigation and business practice law firm that handles a broad range of lawsuits, hearings, and corporate matters. Our team approaches each matter with honesty, sound analysis, and a practical strategy for moving cases forward. We offer meaningful work, strong mentorship, and the chance to be part of a collaborative legal team that takes pride in doing high-level work the right way. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage a civil litigation caseload with a high level of independence
- Handle matters involving insurance defense, construction litigation, premises liability, commercial disputes, employment matters, and related civil litigation issues
- Develop case strategy and move files forward efficiently from intake through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents
- Take and defend depositions and attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
- Communicate directly with clients, carriers, adjusters, experts, and opposing counsel
- Evaluate risk, exposure, and case value, and provide practical recommendations
- Support trial preparation and, if experienced, take an active role in trial work
- Collaborate with attorneys across a wide range of practice areas on sophisticated civil matters
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active Colorado bar license
- 5+ years of civil litigation experience
- Ability to independently manage and move files
- Strong writing, advocacy, and case strategy skills
- Experience with depositions, hearings, mediations, and motion practice
- Insurance defense experience preferred
- Additional licensure in Wyoming or Nebraska is a plus
- Trial experience is a plus
JPC-767
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-haves: CO bar license, 3+ yrs civil litigation exp. "Any year associate is fine so very tenured is okay"
Nice to haves: Preferred insurance defense experience, trial experience, and additional WY or NE licensure.
Additional context: Relocation- [NO]. Packages - [NO]
Submissions Name / Michelle - mmcd@omhlaw.com
Will need writing sample AFTER she confirms interest in a candidate
Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)
Civil litigation/trial firm in Denver seeking an experienced attorney who can run files with minimal hand-holding. Broad defense-side practice with strong insurance-related litigation exposure. Mostly on-site role, with flexibility possible after ramp-up.
Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Civil Litigation Attorney– Overturf McGath & Hull, P.C. - JPC 767 - Source
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Client job title: Civil Litigation Attorney
Location: Denver, CO
On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
Experience: 3
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Civil Litigation Attorney, Litigation Associate, Insurance Defense Attorney, Defense Litigation Attorney, Trial Attorney, General Liability Attorney, Construction Litigation Attorney, Commercial Litigation Attorney, Premises Liability Attorney, Bodily Injury Defense Attorney, Coverage Attorney, Civil Defense Counsel
# of hires needed: 1
Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES
Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): 3+ yrs lit exp, Denver, not bad pay.