Busy Litigation Firm Looking For Attorney With 5 Years Of Experience

Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC has a full-time position available for an attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience. Construction litigation experience, and particularly construction defect experience, is preferred, but not required. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can take the lead on construction defect, construction site accident, premises liability, and/or general liability cases. You will mentor associates and work alongside experienced lawyers in our collaborative and congenial office. Compensation- $115,000+ yearly, depending on experience.

Our fantastic benefits include:

1. Discretionary year-end bonus
2. Billing-based production bonus
3. Health insurance, including convenient Teledoc options
4. Dental insurance
5. Short term and long-term disability insurance
6. Options to purchase vision, life insurance, accident, critical illness
7. Parking
8. 401k with 4% matching after six months
9. Unlimited personal and vacation days
10. Hybrid office/remote options

Responsibilities:

1. Handle construction defect and/or general liability cases independently, with mentorship and training as needed.
2. Communicate effectively with clients and their insurers throughout the legal process.
3. Direct and implement the case handling strategy, draft motions, attend court proceedings, settlement conferences, take depositions, and try cases, commensurate with your experience.
4. Supervise and mentor junior associates in the firm.

Qualifications:

1. Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and hold a valid license to practice law in Colorado.
2. Should have a minimum of 5 years of prior experience working in a civil litigation law firm.
3. While experience in construction defect or general casualty law is preferred, it is not mandatory.
4. Proficiency in legal research software.
5. Must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
6. Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills are a must.

Compensation: $115,000+ yearly DOE