Associate Attorney

Title: Insurance Coverage & Extra Contractual Litigation Attorney

Location: Denver, CO

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid

Experience: 3+ years

Salary: $140K-$195K

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

Domain: Legal

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Overview:

A leading Am Law 100 law firm is seeking Insurance Coverage & Extra Contractual Litigation Attorneys to join its Denver practice. Attorneys with 3+ years of experience litigating insurance coverage and extra contractual matters are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex insurance litigation involving Colorado first- and third-party property and casualty coverage, professional liability, UIM/UM coverage, life, health and disability matters, and bad faith litigation.

The position involves complex litigation in both state and federal court, along with opportunities for professional development and direct client interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage insurance coverage and extra contractual litigation matters independently.
• Handle complex matters in both state and federal court.
• Develop and implement litigation and discovery strategies.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Evaluate potential insurance liability exposures.
• Prepare case assessments, evaluations, and litigation strategy.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage multiple matters while consistently producing high-quality work product.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed and admitted to practice law in Colorado.
• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• Experience litigating insurance coverage and extra contractual matters strongly preferred.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• First- and third-party property and casualty insurance coverage
• Professional liability
• UIM/UM coverage
• Life, health, and disability matters
• Bad faith litigation
• Experience handling litigation in state and federal court.
• Experience developing discovery plans and taking and defending depositions.
• Strong legal writing, research, and litigation skills.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and effectively prioritize workload.

Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample for consideration by October 31, 2026.

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Disclaimer:

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