Civil Litigation Attorney

Our client, a well-established litigation firm, is seeking an experienced 4+ years' Civil Litigation Attorney to join its growing team. The firm represents businesses, insurers, and individuals in a wide range of civil litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full caseload of insurance defense matters, including auto liability, premises liability, general liability, and related civil litigation claims.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Conduct depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treating providers, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions, discovery motions, and motions in limine.
• Develop and implement litigation strategy in partnership with clients and insurance carriers.
• Prepare timely and detailed reporting to insurers and clients regarding case status, exposure, and settlement recommendations.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Manage relationships with clients, claims professionals, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and support staff as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate billing records and meet productivity expectations.

Candidates for this role should possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and maintain an active Colorado Bar license in good standing. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of insurance defense litigation experience, with a background handling matters involving automobile liability, premises liability, general liability, construction defect, or other casualty claims. Experience taking and defending depositions, as well as significant motion practice experience, is required. Trial experience, whether serving as first-chair or second-chair counsel, is strongly preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, along with the ability to independently manage case files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational, analytical, and client-management skills are also essential.

The firm offers a highly competitive compensation package, with total earnings-including base salary and productivity-based bonus opportunities-expected to range from $125,000 to $175,000+ annually, depending on experience, level of responsibility, and individual productivity. In addition, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package and enjoy significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement. If interested, please apply to this posting today. Call Corey at 720.504.2668 with any questions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.