Associate Attorney

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

At Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell, LLC we are looking for an Associate Attorney to join our team and grow with us. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and jump-start their career in the legal industry.

## Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell, LLC Associate Attorney

**H1: Join Our Team of Experienced Attorneys and Start Your Career in the Legal Industry**

Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell, LLC is a law firm dedicated to providing the very best in Colorado construction legal representation. We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join our team and grow with us. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and jump-start your career in the legal industry.

**H2: Responsibilities**

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for:

- Resolving cases efficiently by communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
- Maintaining client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
- Performing legal research, preparing for and attending hearings or other legal proceedings, and giving general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
- Drafting documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used in proceedings and contract negotiations
- Analyzing conflicts in legal matters, advising clients on solutions, and negotiating on behalf of clients
- Keeping files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
- Communicating with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently

**H2: Qualifications**

The ideal candidate must have:

- Successfully completed an accredited law school with Juris Doctorate (.) degree and be licensed to practice law in Colorado
- Prior experience working in a law firm, 2-5 years minimum
- Experience in Civil Litigation, preferably Construction Defect or General Casualty/Insurance Defense
- Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw)
- Ability to work independently while handling multiple files
- Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills
- The ability to use Microsoft Office is required
- Active membership of the American Bar Association (ABA)
- Successfully passed the state bar exam

**H2: Compensation**

The Associate Attorney role at Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell, LLC offers an annual salary of $85,000 - $110,000+ DOE.

Legal Research, Fact-finding, Communication, Problem-solving, Decision-making, Interpersonal, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree, Licensed to practice law in Colorado, American Bar Association (ABA)

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