Civil Litigation Attorney | Hybrid | Denver CO

PLACEM!NT by TZ Consulting • Denver, CO

16d • $125,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hoffmann, Parker, Wilson & Carberry, P.C. is a specialized boutique firm with deep expertise in municipal civil litigation and municipal law. The firm handles consequential matters such as condemnation and eminent domain disputes, CORA litigation, intergovernmental agreement disputes, and land use. The firm is growing its civil litigation workload and is seeking an Associate Attorney to manage cases from initial analysis through resolution, including settlement, hearings, or trial. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced directors on matters of genuine public significance.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of civil litigation experience with depth across the full lifecycle (5-7 year range preferred, up to 10+ years considered if motivation is clear).
• Active Colorado Bar license in good standing (independently verified).
• Strong legal research and writing skills (writing sample required).
• Oral advocacy experience, including arguing in court and familiarity with Colorado case management under C.R.C.P. 16.
• A balanced autonomous and collaborative work style, with the ability to manage own matters and deadlines while contributing to the team.
• Ability to handle full-cycle civil litigation independently, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motions practice, and courtroom appearances.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal or local government law experience (condemnation and eminent domain, CORA, intergovernmental agreements, land use).
• Experience representing government entities.
• Contract drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Client intake and case analysis, including assessing merits, developing strategy, and advising clients.
• Legal research and turning research into clear written analysis, with an emphasis on accuracy and speed for CORA matters.
• Drafting and arguing motions (summary judgment, motions to dismiss, motions to strike), filing briefs, and presenting written arguments to the court.
• Managing the full discovery cycle, including interrogatories, document requests, privilege review, CORA document production, and expert witness coordination.
• Conducting and defending depositions under the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Appearing at pre-trial hearings, status conferences, and evidentiary proceedings, and participating in trial as first or second chair.
• Assessing settlement windows, advising clients on risk-adjusted outcomes, and negotiating with opposing counsel.
• Tracking and meeting all court-triggered deadlines across multiple active matters, including electronic calendaring for trigger-date management.

Benefits

• $125,000 - $180,000 DOQ plus bonus eligibility and annual raises
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, STD/LTD, and EAP
• 401(k) with 3.7% QNEC plus employer matching up to 2%
• Generous PTO and paid sick leave
• Annual monetary vacation bonus
• Supplemental parental and family bonding leave
• Paid parking at the downtown Denver office
• Hybrid schedule (primarily in-office initially; flexibility increases over time)

What This Job Offers

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