Litigation Associate Attorney

Company Description Childs McCune Michalek LLC is a litigation-focused law firm founded by Kim Childs, Dan McCune, Chris Miller, Steve Michalek, and Julie Warren, known for a strong record of success in and out of the courtroom. With over 115 years of collective trial experience, the firm emphasizes results, professionalism, and the importance of name and reputation in the practice of law. The attorneys represent businesses and licensed professionals, including doctors, lawyers, architects, engineers, and other providers, across a wide range of legal needs. The firm's attorneys are active in the Colorado legal community and value leadership, professional development, community presence, and serving the community.

Role Description The firm has an opening in the Denver office for a litigation associate with a minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience. Our law firm's practice areas include medical malpractice defense, ski resort defense, professional liability, employment law, complex commercial litigation, and health care law, among others. The ideal candidate will have the skills to take lead on depositions and second-chair trials, have a history of effective stand-up skills, and be a strong legal researcher and persuasive legal writer.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and civil litigation, with the ability to apply core legal principles to complex business and professional liability matters.
• Knowledge of Labor and Employment Law or related practice areas relevant to representing businesses and licensed professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice to clients, with sound judgment and professional integrity.
• Advanced Research skills, including case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources, and the ability to synthesize findings into effective arguments.
• Effective Negotiation skills for settlement discussions, mediations, and other dispute resolution processes.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license (or eligibility for prompt admission) to practice law in Colorado.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, including drafting pleadings and motions and presenting arguments in court.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ethical practice, client service, and collaborative teamwork within a litigation-focused firm.
• Prior litigation experience, clerkship, or experience representing business or professional clients is preferred.

The firm is committed to training and developing excellent litigators through one-on-one mentorship with a seasoned litigator. The salary range is $120,000 to $185,000, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. There is an opportunity to become a firm Member.

Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, a 401k, life/disability insurance, and a competitive bonus structure.