Senior Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Create engaging case themes.

• Manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.

• Collaborate as part of a team with varying levels of experience.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Offer guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys.

• Represent significant, high-value insurance litigation cases.

• Counsel clients on complex risks and develop effective strategies.

• Implement Nuclear Verdicts® defense methodologies and the APEX methodology.

• Report directly to the Regional Managing Partner.

• Pursue a swift path toward partnership and play a role in the firm's future leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution.

• Must possess an active Colorado Bar license.

• Experience in insurance defense is essential.

• A minimum of 8 years of substantial litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Capable of handling full case responsibilities, encompassing all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Strong trial experience and proven leadership skills are highly regarded.

• Familiarity with time management systems is necessary.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to think critically and act autonomously with little supervision.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each extra tier.

• Extensive benefits coverage, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans at no cost to employees.

• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the subsequent 4-5%.

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan providing $100-$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Comprehensive in-house training and opportunities for leadership development.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and payment for bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• A variety of social and off-site events held annually.

• Flexible Work Model: Options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work are available.