Attorney with 2-4 years experience
About The Position
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC is a busy Denver firm specializing in construction litigation. We are looking for attorneys, preferably with litigation experience, to join our team. This is an opportunity to gain significant litigation experience and learn from experienced lawyers in a congenial team-oriented environment. We devote significant time to educational and mentoring programs for young associates. Compensation- $110,000+ annually depending on experience The firm provides these exceptional benefits: Discretionary year-end bonus PLUS billing-based production bonus Health insurance, including convenient Teledoc options Dental insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Options to purchase vision, life insurance, accident, critical illness Underground parking 401k with 4% matching after six months Membership in the Colorado Defense Lawyer's Association Colorado Supreme Court annual dues Unlimited personal and vacation days Hybrid office options Litigating construction defect and/or general liability cases Immediate hands-on experience with depositions, motions, mediation, trial preparation, etc. Active involvement in case handling strategy Mentorship and training is available, as needed Direct communication with clients and their insurers
Requirements
- Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and hold a valid license to practice law in Colorado
- Preferably a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a civil litigation law firm
- Proficiency in online research software
- Must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills are a must
Nice To Haves
- While experience in construction defect law is preferred, it is not mandatory. But at the very least, a sincere interest in learning and practicing construction-related law is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Litigating construction defect and/or general liability cases
- Immediate hands-on experience with depositions, motions, mediation, trial preparation, etc.
- Active involvement in case handling strategy
- Direct communication with clients and their insurers
Benefits
- Discretionary year-end bonus PLUS billing-based production bonus
- Health insurance, including convenient Teledoc options
- Dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Options to purchase vision, life insurance, accident, critical illness
- Underground parking
- 401k with 4% matching after six months
- Membership in the Colorado Defense Lawyer's Association
- Colorado Supreme Court annual dues
- Unlimited personal and vacation days
- Hybrid office options
- Mentorship and training is available, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
