Environmental Litigation Attorney

SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking an experienced and motivated litigation attorney who will play a pivotal role in advocating for our clients’ rights and delivering outstanding legal services. In this position, the attorney will focus on complex environmental litigation as well as other complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. This position is based in our Denver office. Remote candidates will be considered for those who are not based in the area.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active license to practice law.
10+ years of experience in litigating all aspects of complex cases.
Class action and multidistrict litigation experience.
Excellent legal research and writing skills with proven success.
Proven results in an active litigation role.
Experience managing multiple complex cases concurrently.
Documented experience preparing and litigating cases from start to finish with a sense of urgency.
Experience litigating in both state and federal courts.
Experience managing discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, analyzing produced documents, and managing the flow of discovery.
Experience taking and defending depositions of plaintiff parties, lay witnesses, experts and corporate witnesses.
Hearing and trial experience; excellent oral presentation skills.
Reliable, timely completion of tasks
Experience mentoring, managing, and developing junior team members in a collaborative professional environment.
Compassion in communicating with clients.
Proficiency in Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook.
Familiarity with E-Discovery and law programs such as, Sharefile, PACER, CaseAnywhere, Lexis, Smart Advocate, Everlaw, FileVine, OneLegal.
A successful candidate will be detail oriented and organized, be a team player, and capable of multitasking and managing several time-critical projects under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Environmental/Toxic Torts experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
Initiate affirmative steps and strategic oversight to bring cases to conclusion.
Prepare and litigate cases from start to finish with a sense of urgency.
Draft and prepare pleadings and complex motions and responses.
Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, analyzing produced documents, and managing the flow of discovery.
Identify and retain experts, assist in report preparation and submission.
Take and defend depositions of plaintiff parties, lay witnesses, experts and corporate witnesses.
Perform legal research, author briefs, and argue motions.
Participate and lead in hearings and complex trials in many states.
Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas.
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
Collaborate with senior attorneys on cases.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
$50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)
$25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
State bar and approved professional association dues covered
$30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time