Description:
Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you're ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today!Responsibilities:
- Work alongside senior attorneys to litigate cases from start to finish.
- Communicate with clients and their insurers.
- Draft motions, conduct legal research, attend court appearances and settlement conferences, take depositions, and attend trial, as your experience level allows.
- Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
- Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
- Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
- Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
- Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and licensed to practice law in Colorado.
- Prior experience working in a civil litigation law firm, 2 years minimum.
- Experience in construction defect or general casualty law preferred.
- Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw).
- Able to work as part of a team, and independently when appropriate, while handling multiple files.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills are required.
- Microsoft Office proficiency is required.
- A high level of pride in your work.
- Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
- Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
- Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam
- Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
- Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
