Associate Attorney

Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken•Denver, CO

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking to hire an experienced Associate Attorney to add to our dynamic Denver-based team in our Workers’ Compensation practice area. The candidate must have the ability to successfully handle a large volume of files and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment. An individual with a foundation in legal research, writing, and analysis who desires an opportunity to learn, litigate, and grow with one of Colorado’s top insurance defense firms. There will be training and mentoring available, along with the chance to serve as 2nd chair counsel.

Requirements

Must have a Juris Doctor degree
Must be licensed to practice in the state of Colorado
Experience in workers’ compensation/litigation
Experience in civil litigation.
Superior writing and communication skills
Excellent organization and prioritization skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical terminology and language is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Professional and effective communication with various clients, insurance adjusters, judges, physicians, and other various professionals as well as team members, inclusive of senior attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
Independently conduct research and analyze various case law, rules and statutes, including but not limited to the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act and Rules of Procedure for application and clear communication of same.
Understand and apply legal analysis to provide effective counsel to clients.
Review and analyze voluminous medical records and discovery and combine with legal analysis resulting in client summarizations and status updates.
Assist supervising attorney with litigation preparation and strategy by drafting written discovery requests and responses, completing document redaction, conducting potential witness interviews, and addressing other assigned tasks relevant to litigation and discovery on a case-by-case basis.