Litigation Associate Jobs in Agate, CO (NOW HIRING)

For the right candidate, this is more than a litigation position—it is an opportunity to grow with a firm that values ownership, leadership, and long-term contribution. This role offers the potential for partnership consideration as the attorney demonstrates exceptional legal work, client service, leadership, and commitment to the firm's continued growth.

We believe practicing law should be intellectually rewarding, professionally fulfilling, and personally sustainable.

Our attorneys enjoy meaningful autonomy, collaborative teammates, sophisticated cases, and leadership that genuinely supports professional development.

We hire people—not egos.

We're seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with at least five years of Colorado litigation experience and a strong background in construction litigation.

Salary: Starting at $165,000+ DOE

We are a modern, growing, and client-centered law firm strategically located in the southeast Denver metro area, serving clients throughout Colorado. Our mission is to deliver exceptional legal representation while creating an environment where both our clients and our team can thrive.

Everything we do is guided by our core values:

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Respect
• Grounded

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, values autonomy, and wants the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing firm.

• Lead your own litigation matters from initial consultation through trial or settlement.
• Manage approximately 40–60 active cases, depending on complexity.
• Represent clients in sophisticated construction litigation matters.
• Handle real estate litigation involving contracts, property disputes, construction defects, mechanic's liens, and related claims.
• Develop litigation strategy and advise clients on practical, business-minded solutions.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Appear before Colorado courts in both virtual and in-person proceedings.
• Collaborate with an exceptional team of attorneys and legal professionals.
• Build trusted client relationships through exceptional service and communication.
• Continue expanding your legal knowledge while helping grow the firm's reputation.

• Minimum of five years of litigation experience practicing in Colorado.
• Strong command of Colorado civil procedure and evidence rules.
• Exceptional writing, advocacy, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation files from beginning to end.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership mentality.
• Desire to continue learning new practice areas.
• No active bar investigations or pending malpractice claims.

You’ll fit right in if you:

• Want the freedom to manage your own cases.
• Believe clients deserve responsiveness and practical advice.
• Value integrity over ego.
• Work hard without needing constant supervision.
• Enjoy collaborating with smart, supportive teammates.
• Want your career to grow—not plateau.
• Are excited to help build something bigger than yourself.

Whether you're a litigation powerhouse focused on exceptional legal work or a relationship-builder who enjoys developing new business, there's room for you here.

• Offices in Parker and Denver.
• Staff office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Attorneys enjoy flexible scheduling based on client commitments and billable expectations.
• Remote work may be considered for exceptional Colorado-licensed candidates.
• Collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team.
• Sophisticated litigation with meaningful responsibility from day one.

• Starting salary of $165,000+ DOE
• Performance bonuses for exceeding billable requirements
• Discretionary bonuses
• Competitive compensation for exceptional candidates

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO for attorneys (subject to billable expectations)
• Paid CLEs and continuing education
• Stocked kitchen and office refreshments!
• Multiple office spaces to work from in Parker & Denver
• Supportive leadership invested in your success

• Practice Sophisticated Litigation- Handle challenging construction and real estate litigation matters from beginning to end while developing expertise in related practice areas.
• Enjoy Real Work-Life Balance- Our annual billable expectation is 1,500 hours—substantially lower than many firms—because we believe outstanding legal work doesn't require burnout.
• Own Your Cases- You’ll have significant autonomy to develop litigation strategy, work directly with clients, and manage your practice the way you believe serves clients best.
• Grow With an Ambitious Firm- We’re scaling intentionally and looking for attorneys who want to grow into leadership roles as the firm expands.
• Be Rewarded for Your Success- We reward outstanding performance with competitive compensation, billable bonuses, origination bonuses, discretionary bonuses, and long-term career advancement.

A team that values collaboration over competition.

And a leadership team that believes the best attorneys produce their best work when they're trusted, respected, and supported.

We understand the complexities of navigating new opportunities in the legal space. You can trust that all employment inquiries are kept strictly confidential.