Denver-Associate Attorney
About The Position
The Associate Attorney will support and assist in representing clients in state and federal plaintiff-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. The role includes legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, assisting with deposition preparation and attendance, preparing for and appearing at court hearings, and communicating with clients under the guidance of senior attorneys. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, eager to learn, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for clients. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Colorado or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the Colorado Bar. Candidates must be able to travel occasionally.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Colorado, or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the Colorado Bar.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Colorado Bar admission.
- 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, oral advocacy and court appearances, motion practice, and taking or defending depositions.
- Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage-and-hour litigation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
- Assist with deposition preparation and attend depositions.
- Prepare for and appear at court hearings.
- Communicate with clients under the guidance of senior attorneys.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for performance-based discretionary bonus and merit increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
