What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P.?
National law firm Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP seeks an associate attorney with 2 to 7 years' experience in civil litigation to join the Denver office of the firm. Civil and/or commercial litigation experience, especially in federal courts, is preferred; and previous judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred. Excellent written advocacy skills and valid Colorado Bar license required.
The associate in this role will work on a variety of civil litigation matters - including defending insurance carriers in complex, multi-party insurance coverage and bad faith litigation; defending architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors in construction defect matters; advising and defending employers in various labor and employment cases; and defending transportation, hospitality, real estate and other companies in minor to catastrophic personal injury matters. The associate in this role will gain practical and hands-on experience at every stage of litigation - from the initial advice and counsel phase through trial, arbitration and/or appeal - while working under the supervision and mentorship of a partner.
Why Thompson Coe?
· We have been providing top-notch legal services to our clients, both regionally and nationally, for 75 years;
· We have been recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the Best Law Firms for 15 consecutive years;
· We are a 280 attorney firm with offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Denver, Colorado; St. Paul, Minnesota; New York City, New York; and Honolulu, Hawaii;
· We offer several formal mentorship and training programs for associates and senior attorneys including yearly reviews, assigned supervising partners, assigned mentors, and yearly associates' school/advanced associates' training schools;
· We offer a transparent path to partner levels;
· We offer a competitive salary and quarterly bonuses based on hours billed rather than collections;
· We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, 401(k) and profit sharing for full time employees, as well as health, vision and dental insurance.
We are not working with outside recruiters for this position. We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis. Equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $125,000 - $180,000