What are the responsibilities and job description for the Busy Litigation Firm Looking For Attorneys With 2+ Years Of Experience position at Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell, LLC?
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC has a full-time position available for attorneys with 2 years of civil litigation experience. Our firm specializes in construction litigation, but we are also looking for someone with general litigation experience to handle construction site accident, premises liability, and/or general liability cases. You will work alongside experienced lawyers in our collaborative and congenial office.
Compensation- $100,000 yearly, depending on experience.
Our exceptional benefits package includes:
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Billing-based production bonus
- Health insurance, including convenient Teledoc options
- Dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Options to purchase vision, life insurance, accident, critical illness
- Parking
- 401k with 4% matching after six months
- Unlimited personal and vacation days
- Hybrid office/remote options
$100,000 yearly DOE
Responsibilities:- Handle construction defect and/or general liability cases independently, or with mentorship and training as needed.
- Communicate with clients and their insurers throughout the legal process.
- Direct and implement the case handling strategy.
- Draft motions, attend court proceedings, settlement conferences, take depositions, and try cases, commensurate with your experience.
- Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and hold a valid license to practice law in Colorado.
- Should have a minimum of 2 years of prior experience working in a civil litigation law firm.
- While experience in construction defect law is preferred, it is not mandatory.
- Proficiency in Westlaw research software.
- Must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills are a must.
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.
Salary : $100,000