Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Burg Simpson is seeking a Litigation Attorney for an exciting opportunity to be part of its Personal Injury team.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of progressive civil litigation experience (motions briefing, taking, and defending depositions, arguing motions, and trial or arbitration experience) in the areas of personal injury litigation, and will collaborate with senior attorneys, other associates, and legal staff in developing case management strategies to complex legal issues. Responsibilities of the position include:

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients
• Counsel clients to understand their legal options
• Conduct research and prepare legal documents, pleadings, briefs and complex discovery
• Interview and depose parties and witnesses
• Strategize on case development, complex legal issues and resolution options

Requirements of the position include:

• Active license to practice law in the state of Colorado
• Progressive civil litigation experience in the practice areas of plaintiff personal injury including familiarity and application of state and federal rules of civil procedure, rules of evidence and attorney rules of ethical conduct
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills

This is a full-time and permanent position, and we offer access to excellent benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability, term life and AD&D, vision insurance short-term disability, dependent care/medical FSA, medical HSA, additional group accident and voluntary individual and family term life, AD&D, 401(k) retirement.

STARTING SALARY: $120,000, commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience. Opportunity for year-end bonus and firm contribution to 401k.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to any protected status, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We make every effort to ensure that our recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• progressive civil litigation: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• License to practice law in the state of Colorado (Required)

Work Location: In person