Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney
Location: Denver, Colorado (Must be local)
Employment Type: Direct Hire | On-Site
Compensation: $110,000 – $185,000 base salary

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Associate Attorney to join one of our valued client partners. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this litigation-focused attorney role. Only candidates who meet the required qualifications in full will be considered for interview. Candidates with short, inconsistent tenures or frequent job changes without progression will not move forward in the process.

Position Overview

This Associate Attorney will handle complex litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, including trial preparation and appellate exposure where applicable. The role requires a disciplined, detail-oriented litigator who can independently manage files while collaborating strategically with senior attorneys.

The position is strictly on-site in Denver, Colorado. Local candidates with an active Colorado license are required.

Core Responsibilities

To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate experience in:

• Managing litigation files from inception through disposition.

• Conducting and defending depositions with confidence and preparation.

• Drafting dispositive motions and substantive pleadings.

• Performing detailed legal research and delivering clear written analysis.

• Preparing pre-litigation evaluations and strategic recommendations.

• Representing clients in state and federal court proceedings.

• Managing discovery strategy, motion practice, and evidentiary development.

• Preparing cases for trial, including witness preparation and exhibit organization.

• Communicating effectively with clients regarding case strategy and exposure.

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

These qualifications are mandatory and will be strictly evaluated:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active and unrestricted Colorado law license.

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.

• Proven deposition experience (taking and defending).

• Demonstrated experience drafting dispositive motions.

• Strong legal research and analytical writing skills.

• Ability to manage a demanding caseload with organization and accountability.

• Comfort working with modern legal technology systems.

Immediate Disqualifiers:

• No active Colorado license.

• Transactional, corporate, or non-litigation background.

• No deposition experience.

• No dispositive motion drafting experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)

While not mandatory, the following experience will significantly strengthen candidacy:

• 3–7 years of litigation experience.

• Insurance-related litigation background.

• Experience handling first- and third-party claims.

• Coverage dispute and bad faith litigation exposure.

• Personal injury or premises liability defense experience.

• Federal court litigation experience.

Preferred qualifications will be prioritized during candidate review.

Practice Focus Areas

• Insurance defense

• Coverage disputes

• First- and third-party claims

• Personal injury defense

• Premises liability

• Bad faith litigation

• Commercial litigation

The Type of Candidate HireNow Staffing Is Seeking

HireNow Staffing is seeking a litigation-focused attorney who:

• Has a stable and progressive litigation career history.

• Demonstrates ownership of files rather than purely support-level experience.

• Is confident in deposition settings and courtroom appearances.

• Has a strong foundation in motion practice.

• Thrives in structured, deadline-driven environments.

• Maintains professional consistency and reliability.

• Can independently evaluate risk exposure and litigation strategy.

Candidates must clearly meet required litigation benchmarks to be considered for interview.

Benefits Overview

• Medical and Dental coverage

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Parking

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.

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Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

These qualifications are mandatory and will be strictly evaluated:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active and unrestricted Colorado law license.

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.

• Proven deposition experience (taking and defending).

• Demonstrated experience drafting dispositive motions.

• Strong legal research and analytical writing skills.

• Ability to manage a demanding caseload with organization and accountability.

• Comfort working with modern legal technology systems.

Immediate Disqualifiers:

• No active Colorado license.

• Transactional, corporate, or non-litigation background.

• No deposition experience.

• No dispositive motion drafting experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)

While not mandatory, the following experience will significantly strengthen candidacy:

• 3–7 years of litigation experience.

• Insurance-related litigation background.

• Experience handling first- and third-party claims.

• Coverage dispute and bad faith litigation exposure.

• Personal injury or premises liability defense experience.

• Federal court litigation experience.

Preferred qualifications will be prioritized during candidate review.

Practice Focus Areas

• Insurance defense

• Coverage disputes

• First- and third-party claims

• Personal injury defense

• Premises liability

• Bad faith litigation

• Commercial litigation

The Type of Candidate HireNow Staffing Is Seeking

HireNow Staffing is seeking a litigation-focused attorney who:

• Has a stable and progressive litigation career history.

• Demonstrates ownership of files rather than purely support-level experience.

• Is confident in deposition settings and courtroom appearances.

• Has a strong foundation in motion practice.

• Thrives in structured, deadline-driven environments.

• Maintains professional consistency and reliability.

• Can independently evaluate risk exposure and litigation strategy.

Candidates must clearly meet required litigation benchmarks to be considered for interview.

Benefits Overview

• Medical and Dental coverage

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Parking