Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell, LLC
Denver , CO , US
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Posted 23 days ago
Attorney with 5+ years of Civil Litigation Experience
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC has a full-time attorney position available now. We are looking for someone with 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
Construction defect experience is preferred, but not required. We are looking for someone who can take the lead on construction defect and / or general liability cases.
Training and mentorship are provided. If you are licensed in Colorado and are seeking an opportunity to practice law with recognized and experienced lawyers, with plenty of room for growth, submit your application today and join our team!
Compensation : $115,000+ yearly, depending on experience. Discretionary year-end bonus and billing-based production bonuses available.
Responsibilities
- Litigate construction defect and / or general liability cases from start to finish
- Communicate with clients and their insurers. Draft motions, conduct legal research, attend court appearances and settlement conferences, take depositions, and handle trials, as experience allows
- Supervise and mentor younger associates
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and licensed to practice law in Colorado
- Prior experience working in a civil litigation law firm, 5 years minimum
- Experience in construction defect or general casualty law preferred
- Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw)
- Comfortable working as part of a team, and independently when appropriate
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
About Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell, LLC
Founded in 2001, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC is highly regarded for its expertise in construction law and the litigation of construction-related matters, including the defense of large and complex construction defect matters.
In addition to their construction law background, HHMR’s attorneys are well-versed and experienced in tort, contract, property, and general casualty litigation ranging from product liability to personal injury and premises liability claims.
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