Attorney, Leadership, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Risk Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
The Staff Pad is partnering with a growing and well -established law firm to identify an experienced<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Employment Litigation Attorney<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>to join their team in Colorado.
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This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys being in the courtroom, managing cases end -to -end, and taking ownership of complex employment litigation matters. The firm offers a collaborative environment, strong leadership, and the opportunity to work on high -impact cases.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Position Overview<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>
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The Employment Litigation Attorney will be responsible for handling a full caseload of employment -related disputes, representing clients in both state and federal court. This role requires strong litigation experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to independently manage cases from intake through resolution.<\/span><\/span>
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Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Manage a full caseload of employment litigation matters from inception through trial
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Represent clients in state and federal court, including hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Handle cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions (motions to dismiss, summary judgment)
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Conduct discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery and taking/defending depositions
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Develop case strategy and provide litigation risk assessments to clients
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation and arbitration
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Collaborate with internal teams while maintaining ownership of case outcomes<\/span><\/span>
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Qualifications<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Licensed attorney in the state of Colorado (or ability to obtain licensure)
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - 3+ years of employment litigation experience
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Proven experience managing cases independently and appearing in court
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Strong motion practice and deposition experience
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
<\/span><\/span><\/li> - Ability to handle a high -volume caseload and meet deadlines<\/span><\/span>
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