Senior Attorney

Location/Remote: Onsite in Denver, CO, 80203

Employment Type: Permanent / Direct Hire

Compensation: $140k–$200k base salary (depending on experience)

Performance Bonus: $30k - $50k (depending on performance)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee spouse/family)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• Free parking

This senior Civil Litigation Attorney role is responsible for independently managing insurance defense matters from inception through resolution, with a strong focus on high-quality advocacy, practical strategy, and clear client communication. Success in this position requires confident courtroom presence, excellent legal writing, and disciplined case management across a full docket. You will take ownership of litigation outcomes while maintaining professionalism with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a full caseload of insurance defense litigation matters independently, driving cases from initial evaluation through settlement or trial
• Develop case strategy, assess exposure, and advise clients and carriers on risk, resolution options, and next steps
• Draft and argue pleadings, dispositive motions, and evidentiary motions; prepare persuasive legal memoranda as needed
• Conduct written discovery, prepare and respond to discovery requests, and manage discovery disputes and motion practice
• Take and defend depositions, including expert and fact witness examinations
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and trials; prepare witnesses and deliver clear, organized advocacy in court and in ADR settings
• Communicate promptly and professionally with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel, ensuring expectations and deadlines are managed effectively
• Maintain accurate case files, calendars, and litigation budgets; prioritize workload to meet competing deadlines and court requirements

Required Skills:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership/licensure in Colorado
• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience
• 5 years of insurance defense litigation experience, including matters such as auto, premises, and general liability
• Demonstrated ability to manage a full caseload independently, including deadline management and case ownership
• Experience conducting depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Exceptional legal writing and oral advocacy skills, including motion practice and client-facing communication
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with consistent follow-through and attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

• Licensure in Wyoming and/or Nebraska
• Proven trial experience, including meaningful responsibility in trial preparation and in-court proceedings