Associate Attorney - Litigation

Build My Great Team•Colorado Springs, CO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Mulliken Weiner Berg & Jolivet P.C. is hiring an Associate Attorney to handle a litigation caseload across 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 for hearings and trials. The role includes direct client contact and opportunities to exercise judgment in case strategy. A book of business is not required. As the attorney grows in the role, the firm encourages building client relationships and developing a presence in the Colorado Springs business and legal community. The firm has served the Colorado business community for over 35 years and practices in commercial transactions, commercial and residential real estate, employment law, estate planning and probate, construction law, and complex commercial and real estate litigation. It is located in downtown Colorado Springs and has consistently been selected as a Best Workplace. The position offers partner mentorship, real case responsibility, and opportunities for professional growth. The position is full-time and in-office in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Salary is $115,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with experience, with a discretionary quarterly and annual bonus program. The firm offers firm-paid health and life insurance, optional dental and vision coverage, a SIMPLE IRA with a 3% firm match, paid parking, access to building fitness facilities, paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick leave.

Requirements

At least 3 years of civil litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
Experience in construction, employment, or commercial litigation; experience in more than one area is a plus.
Proven ability to draft persuasive motions and briefs and independently manage discovery.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active Colorado bar license in good standing.
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.
Eagerness and ambition to develop into a larger role at a firm with a long history and strong reputation.
Interest in finding a long-term professional home.

Nice To Haves

Experience in more than one of construction, employment, or commercial litigation.
Deposition and courtroom experience preferred.

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, taking first-chair responsibility for more matters as experience grows.
Represent clients in mediation and settlement negotiations.
Advise clients on best practices and contract disputes involving commercial, employment, construction, and related matters 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 professional experience grows.