Complex Litigation Associate Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Boulder, CO, is currently seeking a highly experienced Complex Litigation Associate Attorney with a focus on civil litigation. The successful candidate must have 5+ years of significant experience managing a litigation caseload from inception to resolution. The role requires strong academic credentials and admission to practice in Colorado. The firm offers a professional work environment, competitive wages, and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, paid time off, and more.

Duties:

• Manage a comprehensive litigation caseload, overseeing cases from initiation to conclusion.
• Draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and discovery requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on issues related to ongoing cases.
• Take and defend depositions, handle hearings, and represent clients in trial and arbitration proceedings.
• Utilize e-discovery platforms to manage electronic evidence efficiently.

Requirements:

• Admitted to practice in Colorado.
• 5+ years of significant experience in general litigation, specializing in civil litigation.
• Experience managing a litigation caseload from start to finish.
• Proven ability to draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research on complex issues.
• Experience with taking and defending depositions, handling hearings, and participating in trial/arbitration proceedings.
• Familiarity with e-discovery platforms.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education:

Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Ability to handle complex civil litigation matters.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms.
• Strong advocacy skills in depositions, hearings, and trial/arbitration settings.
• Attention to detail and commitment to legal excellence.

Benefits:

• Professional work environment.
• Competitive wages.
• Excellent benefits package.
• 1700-hour billable requirement with a transparent bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA).
• Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance.
• Eco Pass and/or free parking.

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