Civil Litigation Attorney | Hybrid | Denver CO

PLACEM!NT Recruiting • Denver, CO

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Hoffmann, Parker, Wilson & Carberry, P.C. is hiring an Associate Attorney to expand its civil litigation workload. The firm is a specialized boutique representing Colorado cities, counties, and special districts in municipal law and civil litigation matters, including condemnation and eminent domain, Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) litigation, intergovernmental agreement disputes, and land use. Its work focuses on matters of public significance, and the firm describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, and direct.

This is a full-cycle litigation role. The attorney will carry matters from initial case analysis through settlement, hearings, or trial, working under experienced directors while taking ownership of matters end to end. The schedule is hybrid, initially primarily in-office, with flexibility increasing over time. The role is based at the firm's downtown Denver office.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of civil litigation experience, with substantive experience across the full litigation lifecycle; the 5–7 year range is identified as the sweet spot.
• Active Colorado Bar license in good standing.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; a writing sample is required and will be reviewed before the interview.
• Oral advocacy experience, including having argued in court, and familiarity with Colorado case management under C.R.C.P. 16.
• Ability to handle full-cycle civil litigation independently, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and courtroom appearances.
• A work style that combines autonomy and collaboration: managing matters and deadlines independently while contributing to the litigation team.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal or local government law experience, including condemnation and eminent domain, CORA, intergovernmental agreements, or land use.
• Experience representing government entities.
• Contract drafting experience.
• Candidates approaching 10 or more years of experience may be considered when their motivation for the move is clear.

Responsibilities

• Assess client matters, evaluate their merits, develop initial case strategy, and advise clients on their positions.
• Research applicable laws, regulations, court decisions, and rules, and prepare clear written analysis, including on short CORA deadlines.
• Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and motions to strike; file briefs and present written positions to courts.
• Manage the discovery process, including interrogatories, document requests, privilege review, CORA document production, and expert witness coordination.
• Conduct and defend depositions under the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Appear at pre-trial hearings, status conferences, and evidentiary proceedings, and participate in trials as first or second chair.
• Assess settlement opportunities, advise government-entity clients on risk-adjusted outcomes, and negotiate with opposing counsel.
• Manage multiple active matters and meet court-triggered deadlines, including through electronic calendaring for trigger-date management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and EAP coverage.
• 401(k) with 3.7% QNEC and employer matching up to 2%.
• Generous paid time off and paid sick leave.
• Annual monetary vacation bonus.
• Supplemental parental and family bonding leave.
• Paid parking at the downtown Denver office.
• Bonus eligibility and annual raises.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed