Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement

Denver, Colorado

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$175,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Denver, Colorado
POSTED
30+ days ago

Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a respected, high-performing civil litigation practice handling sophisticated and meaningful matters
  • Step into a role with real responsibility, not just support work
  • Work directly with clients and play a visible role in strategy, advocacy, and case development
  • Gain strong mentorship from experienced litigators while continuing to build autonomy
  • Hybrid flexibility, performance bonus potential, and long-term growth with a premier Colorado firm

Location Hybrid opportunity based in Denver, Colorado, with the potential to work from a Denver or Colorado Springs office.

Note: Must be a licensed Colorado attorney, or able to become licensed quickly, with 3+ years of litigation experience and outstanding legal writing skills.

About Us

We are a client-centered litigation firm known for high-level advocacy, hands-on representation, and strong results in complex civil matters. Our team handles challenging disputes with professionalism, precision, and strategic focus while maintaining a personalized approach to client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, and other persuasive written advocacy
  • Conduct legal research and develop clear, strategic positions on complex issues
  • Manage litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution
  • Handle discovery, including written discovery, responses, and document production
  • Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals
  • Work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy, witness preparation, and litigation planning
  • Communicate directly with clients on case developments, risk analysis, and recommendations
  • Manage deadlines and priorities across multiple active matters
  • Contribute to a culture of excellence, responsiveness, and outstanding client service

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of litigation experience in a law firm environment
  • Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Experience drafting substantive motions, briefs, and court filings
  • Strong oral communication skills and professional judgment
  • Ability to build trust with clients and communicate effectively in high-stakes matters
  • Strong organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Colorado licensure in state and federal courts, or ability to obtain licensure quickly
  • Deposition, motion practice, mediation, and trial experience are a plus
  • Experience in commercial, employment, fiduciary, tort, insurance, or other complex civil litigation is valued

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a firm where strong lawyers do meaningful work, have direct client contact, and are trusted with real responsibility. This is an excellent platform for an attorney who wants better cases, stronger mentorship, more visibility, and room to grow within a respected litigation team. We value professionalism, excellent writing, sound judgment, and a practical approach to client service.

JPC-803

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

UPDATE: ALL subs need writing samples before submissions.

Requirements: Must-haves: CO bar license, 3+ yrs litigation exp

  • Nice to haves: Preferred experience with depositions, hearings, mediations, trial work, and complex civil matters such as commercial, employment, tort, insurance, or fiduciary litigation.

  • Additional context: Relocation- [Unsure]. Packages - [unsure]

Submissions Name / Cheryll - cpaull@lstt.law

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Premier Colorado litigation firm seeking a strong writer with 3+ years of law firm litigation experience for a hybrid Denver-based associate or of counsel role. They want someone who can draft high-level motions and briefs, manage active matters, and work directly with clients. Best fit is a polished civil litigator seeking more responsibility, meaningful work, and strong mentorship.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Litigation Associate Attorney – Leventhal Swan Taylor Temming PC - JPC 803 - Source

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  • Client job title: Litigation Associate Attorney

  • Location: Denver, CO

  • On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

  • Experience: 3

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  • # of hires needed: 1

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