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CONFIDENTIAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
Associate Attorney – Medical Malpractice & Long-Term Care Defense
Location: Colorado (Office Location to Be Confirmed)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice Defense / Assisted Living & Long-Term Care Defense / General Liability
Experience: 3–10 Years
Compensation: Competitive Salary, Based on Experience
About the Opportunity
A well-established national, multi-office insurance defense law firm is seeking a Colorado-licensed Associate Attorney to join its General Liability Defense practice, with a focus on Medical Malpractice, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care litigation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3–10 years of litigation experience who is looking to expand their practice, handle complex defense matters, and advance their legal career.
The position involves representing healthcare providers, assisted living facilities, long-term care facilities, insurance carriers, employers, and self-insured clients in professional liability and general liability disputes.
The firm offers competitive compensation, mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle Medical Malpractice, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, and General Liability Defense litigation matters.
- Manage cases from initial investigation through mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal.
- Review, analyze, and summarize medical records to evaluate liability, causation, and damages.
- Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and motions for summary judgment.
- Prepare initial case evaluations, interim reports, pretrial reports, and litigation status updates.
- Prepare and respond to written discovery requests and discovery-related motions.
- Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, medical professionals, and expert witnesses.
- Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and court proceedings.
- Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other court appearances.
- Develop litigation strategies and evaluate potential exposure and settlement opportunities.
- Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys and legal support staff to achieve favorable case outcomes.
Qualifications
- Active Colorado Bar license in good standing required.
- 3–10 years of litigation experience preferred.
- Experience in Medical Malpractice Defense, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care Defense, or General Liability litigation.
- Strong understanding of medical records, liability evaluation, and litigation strategy.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and motions for summary judgment.
- Ability to take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
- Experience attending court hearings and managing litigation matters.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong oral advocacy, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to independently manage multiple cases and litigation deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality legal work.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- 401(k) with competitive employer match.
- Professional training and mentorship programs.
- Career advancement and leadership development opportunities.
- Opportunity to handle complex medical malpractice and healthcare defense litigation.
- Collaborative environment with experienced defense attorneys.
Interested in Learning More?
If you are a Colorado-licensed attorney with Medical Malpractice, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, or General Liability Defense experience and are open to exploring a new opportunity, I would welcome a confidential conversation.