Litigation Attorney Jobs in Colorado

A Litigation Attorney, also known as a Trial Lawyer, represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. They manage all phases of the litigation process from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal. Their job involves extensive research, drafting legal documents, negotiation, and presenting cases in court. Litigation Attorneys play a critical role in the legal industry, as they not only represent individuals in disputes but also protect the legal rights of businesses and corporations.

Important skills for a Litigation Attorney include strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills, a high degree of professionalism, and the capacity to handle large amounts of information. They should also be adaptable, as they need to devise the best strategic approach for each case. To become a Litigation Attorney, one must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and must have passed the state bar examination. Prior to becoming a Litigation Attorney, an individual may have served roles as a Legal Intern, Junior Lawyer, or a Legal Associate, where they gain exposure to various aspects of the law and legal practice.

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injury litigation, and will collaborate with senior attorneys, other associates, and legal staff in developing case management strategies to complex legal issues....

Commercial Litigation Counsel

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Job Tag: Posted: March 24,2025 An AmLaw 100 firm is looking for a commercial litigation Counsel in their Denver office....

Commercial Litigation Attorney

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Job Posting: Commercial Litigation Attorney Location: Denver, Colorado Position: Attorney Commercial Litigation Experience Level: 3-6 years Salary Range: $210,000 - $275,000 (depending on experience...

Litigation Associate

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

class action, and commercial litigation matters....

1882 - Mid-Level Litigation Associate (Denver)

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

Coordination and oversight of e-discovery projects in complex commercial litigation matters Holland & Knight's litigation practice group possesses a collegial atmosphere and provides its attorneys with...

Commercial Litigation Attorney

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 days ago

Commercial Litigation Attorney – High-Level Work, Real Growth Potential Are you a sharp, driven Commercial Litigation Attorney looking for your next big opportunity?...

Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago

Civil Litigation Attorney – Ready to Lead, Litigate, and Level Up? Are you a tenacious Civil Litigation Attorney with 4+ years of experience and a hunger to do more than just bill hours?...

Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel

  • Denver, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 10 days ago

Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune's Best Places to Work for 22 consecutive years. We've created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration,...

Trial Attorney - Denver, CO

  • Denver, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 11 days ago

Draft pleadings (complaints, motions, oppositions) Draft and review discovery, meet and confer letters, and discovery motions Argue motion and opposition hearings remotely and in Court Take and defend...

Remote Work

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm, with offices in all 50 States, is seeking litigation attorneys in its Denver office....

Senior Litigation Attorney

  • Denver, CO
  • 15 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 15 days ago

practice, interfacing with clients and opposing counsel, trial preparation, and mediations (trial experience is a plus!)...

Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Parker, CO
  • 15 days ago
  • Parker, CO
  • 15 days ago

Desired Background: 2+ years of experience; casualty defense work, personal injury, product liability, construction defect, professional liability matters, insurance defense Strong legal research, analytical...

Finance and Restructuring Litigation Associate

  • Boulder, CO
  • 18 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 18 days ago

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting a litigation associate to join the Finance & Restructuring practice group. Our Finance & Restructuring team provides integrated and strategic legal counsel on...

Trial Attorney BI/UM

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 20 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 20 days ago

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for...

Managed Care Litigation Associate (2nd to 5th Year)

  • Denver, CO
  • 27 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 27 days ago

Candidates should have 2-5 years of law firm or relevant in-house experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, excellent academic credentials and strong writing, research, analytical...

Demographic Data for Colorado

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Salary for Litigation Attorney Jobs in Colorado

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Litigation Attorneys in Colorado offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
89.1%
Bachelor's Degree
5.1%
Master's Degree
3.8%
Associate's Degree
0.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
High School or GED
0.4%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Litigation Attorneys in Colorado
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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