Associate Insurance Defense Attorney

Trueline's client, a nationally recognized litigation firm with a growing insurance defense and civil litigation practice, is seeking anAssociate Attorneyto join their team in Colorado. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with at least three years of civil litigation experience who is ready to independently manage cases while receiving mentorship from accomplished trial attorneys. Candidates may live anywhere in Colorado as long as they maintain an active Colorado law license and are comfortable working in a flexible hybrid environment.

What You'll Do as the Associate Attorney:

• Independently manage a civil litigation caseload from assignment through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with experienced attorneys
• Build trusted relationships with clients while delivering high-quality legal work
• Handle matters involving insurance defense, general liability, commercial litigation, premises liability, trucking, first-party property claims, and related civil disputes
• Support both Colorado matters and opportunities across a national litigation platform

Must-Haves as the Associate Attorney:

• Active Colorado law license
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience in a law firm
• Insurance defense and/or civil litigation experience
• Ability to independently manage an active litigation docket
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, and depositions
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Excellent organization and time management abilities
• Self-starter who takes ownership and requires minimal day-to-day supervision
• Stable employment history demonstrating commitment and professional growth

Nice-to-Haves as the Associate Attorney:

• Licensed in Texas and/or Arizona
• Experience with commercial casualty, trucking, premises liability, or first-party property litigation
• Trial preparation or courtroom experience
• Interest in long-term career growth within a national firm

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary generally ranging from $110,000-$140,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Unlimited PTO philosophy built on trust and accountability
• Clear partnership track with a strong history of promoting from within
• Direct mentorship from accomplished trial attorneys and firm leaders
• Meaningful case ownership from day one
• Collaborative, open-door culture where attorneys are supported and never left on an island
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Strong work-life balance without unnecessary micromanagement

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.