Job Description:
This attorney is a member of the litigation practice group. The Attorney will manage litigation cases, including insurance defense matters, and plaintiff and defense litigation involving claims of all types but often related to breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, FHAA complaints, covenant enforcement, judicial foreclosures, and other real estate matters.
Responsibilities:
•Management of district (some county and administrative) court cases through all phases, including evaluation, intake, discovery, settlement, trial, and appeal phases
•Respond to client inquiries regarding the status of pending matters
•Meet with clients as necessary
•Participate in firm business development activities
•Consistent and on-time attendance is required
Qualifications:
•License to practice Law in Colorado
•Seven to ten years of district court trial experience and/or an insurance defense background
•Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
•Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
•Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels and keep it “real”
•High level of initiative and foresight in completing assigned projects
•Excellent grammar, spelling, editing, writing, and verbal skills
•Work requires continual attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines
•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle competing tasks and demands
•Strong computer skills including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
•Knowledge of Practice Master or other client management software is preferred
•Knowledge of NetDocuments or other document management software is preferred
•Portable book of business is a plus
•English Proficiency – speaking, reading, and writing
•Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
•Must be able to focus on a computer screen for multiple hours at a time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
•Litigation: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
•Lakewood, CO 80228 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Lakewood, CO 80228: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person