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Gould & Ratner LLP · 1 day ago

Litigation Associate

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Litigation Practice. The role involves handling complex legal matters with direct client interaction and significant responsibilities in commercial litigation.

Consulting

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Researching and writing legal memoranda

Drafting complaints, motions, and written discovery

Responding to discovery including handling matters involving e-discovery

Taking depositions and preparing for trial

Qualification

Litigation experienceResearching legal memorandaDrafting complaintsMotionsE-discovery handlingTaking depositionsCommercial litigationAnalytical skillsClient interactionFederalState clerkshipColorado bar licenseWriting skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skillsTeamwork

Required

3 - 5 years of litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting complaints, motions and written discovery, responding to discovery including handling matters involving e-discovery, taking depositions and preparing for trial

Experience with commercial litigation (e.g. breach of contract, partnership disputes, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud), real estate litigation, employment litigation, UCC disputes, and construction litigation

Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams and produce exceptional work under tight deadlines

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction

Candidates must be currently licensed in Colorado or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Colorado for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming CO bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements)