Associate Attorney - Litigation
About The Position
Mulliken Weiner Berg & Jolivet P.C. is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle a litigation caseload involving construction, employment, real estate, and commercial matters. The attorney will work closely with partners from intake through resolution, with early responsibility for drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in court. The role offers direct partner mentorship, real case responsibility, and the opportunity to develop a practice and client relationships over time. A book of business is not required. The position is based in the firm’s downtown Colorado Springs office. The firm has served Colorado businesses for over 35 years and handles matters across a range of practice areas. Compensation is $115,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with experience, with a discretionary quarterly and annual bonus program.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of civil litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
- Experience in construction, employment, or commercial litigation.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active Colorado bar license in good standing.
- Ability to draft persuasive motions and briefs and independently manage discovery.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a client-first approach to service.
- Excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
- Motivation to grow into a larger role and interest in a long-term position at the firm.
Nice To Haves
- Experience across more than one of construction, employment, or commercial litigation.
- Deposition and courtroom experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage construction, employment, real estate, and commercial litigation matters from intake through settlement, trial, and/or appeal.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and written discovery requests and responses.
- Conduct legal research and provide partners with clear, practical analysis on case strategy.
- Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and work with experts.
- Appear in state and federal court for hearings, conferences, arbitration, and trial, with opportunities to first-chair more matters as experience grows.
- Represent clients in mediation and settlement negotiations.
- Advise clients on best practices and contract disputes before they become lawsuits.
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court, and keep clients updated on their cases.
- Keep accurate time records and meet billable-hour expectations consistent with firm standards.
- Build client relationships and a presence in the Colorado Springs business and legal community as experience grows.
Benefits
- Firm-paid health insurance, with optional dental and vision coverage.
- Health savings or flexible spending account.
- Firm-paid life insurance.
- SIMPLE IRA with a 3% firm match.
- Paid parking downtown.
- Free access to the building’s fitness facilities.
- 8.5 paid firm holidays.
- Generous paid time off policy.
- 48 hours of HFWA paid sick leave.
- Discretionary quarterly and annual bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
