What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at Patterson Ripplinger, P.C.?
Job Overview
Patterson Ripplinger, P.C. is currently seeking a Litigation Attorney for our busy DTC office. The ideal candidates will have insurance defense litigation experience, defending first and third-party claims, drafting coverage analyses, drafting motions, pleadings, complaints, and attending depositions and court hearings in both state and federal court. Strong research, writing and independent thinking skills are essential. Candidates must be prepared to assume primary responsibility for all aspects of the cases on which they work, from pre-litigation analysis through trial and appeal. Must have strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and track billable hours using electronic practice management software. Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado. Recent Law School Graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
- Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims specialists on legal and factual issues.
- Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
- Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
- Assist in preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with J.D., and admission to the bar in Colorado
- Litigation Experience
- Strong writing skills
- Excellent work ethic
Benefits
The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level.
- Competitive salary compensation based on experience.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401K
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Salary : $125,000