What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Litigation Associate Attorney position at Boutique Recruiting?
A leading national labor and employment law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Denver office, supporting both Colorado and California employment litigation matters. This role offers hands-on responsibility across the full lifecycle of employment litigation, exposure to sophisticated clients, and the opportunity to work with multiple partners in a nationally recognized labor and employment practice. The position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to deepen their practice within a firm known for strong mentorship, cutting-edge resources, and a people-first culture. The firm is looking for a proactive, self-starting litigator who is confident managing cases, eager to take ownership of their work, and motivated to grow within a supportive but high-performing team.
This role is well-suited for an employment litigator who wants meaningful responsibility, strong partner support, and the credibility of a nationally respected platform, without the rigid, impersonal feel of traditional Big Law. Apply now!
Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000 / Year DOE
Benefits
This role is well-suited for an employment litigator who wants meaningful responsibility, strong partner support, and the credibility of a nationally respected platform, without the rigid, impersonal feel of traditional Big Law. Apply now!
Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000 / Year DOE
Benefits
- Multiple bonus opportunities, including billable hours, formula-based, and discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) with firm profit-sharing contributions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid holidays and flexible PTO
- Parental leave, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance programs
- Access to extensive firm resources, training, and technology innovation tools
- Handle Colorado and California employment litigation matters from start to finish
- Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and initial filings
- Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations
- Draft and argue motions in state and federal court
- Advise clients on compliance with state and federal employment laws
- Draft and revise employee handbooks, policies, and related materials
- Support client training initiatives and employment-related guidance
- Work with multiple partners across a variety of employment matters through the firm’s free-market case assignment system
- 3 - 6 years of employment litigation experience
- Active bar admission in both California and Colorado
- Experience handling employment law matters; wage & hour exposure is a plus
- Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills
- Comfortable managing discovery, depositions, and motion practice
- Excellent academic credentials and writing ability
- Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter who proactively seeks work and collaborates effectively with colleagues
Salary : $180,000 - $220,000