Attorney - Business Litigation Counsel - Law Firm

Business Litigation Counsel

Our client, a full service, international law firm with numerous Chambers rankings seeks a Litigation Counsel to join their Business Litigation Practice in their Denver, CO office. The Firm has a highly regarded litigation practice that handles a wide range of matters across the country.

Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will work well as part of a team on related cases, including supervision by experienced partners, but must be capable of taking a lead role in independently handling court appearances, taking and defending depositions, retaining and working with experts, attending mediations, and related tasks.
• It is critical that the candidate be capable of managing multiple cases at once, have strong writing and oral advocacy skills, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent legal work for our clients.
• The successful candidate may have the opportunity to utilize junior associates for some case work, such as legal research, where appropriate.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience in the defense of first-party commercial and residential property claims, insurance coverage, and insurance class actions in Colorado.
• Must be admitted to the Colorado bar or eligible for admission.
• Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Compensation/Other:

• This position may be filled in Denver and in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay Act, the compensation range for this position is between $180,000 - $200,000+ with a minimum billable hour requirement of 1800.
• The firm offers competitive compensation, and, in addition, they offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Days Off “PDO”/Vacation. A discretionary bonus may be available based on performance.