Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell (WTO) is Denver’s largest civil litigation boutique, but the firm enjoys national reach and recognition. WTO represents sophisticated clients nationwide in high-stakes civil trials, appeals, and arbitrations. WTO seeks a mid/senior level litigation attorney (6 – 9 years) to join our Denver-based firm. This partnership-track position will focus on representing WTO’s commercial clients. Candidates will have the opportunity to participate on teams supporting clients nationwide and should have a desire to manage cases, a passion for client service and litigation, and a demonstrated record of success and excellence. Applicants should have defense experience within civil litigation, a desire to be a trial advocate, and experience in at least one of the following areas: Complex Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Antitrust.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handle the day-to-day responsibilities of cases, including legal research, motion and brief writing, written and oral discovery, oral arguments, client communication, communication with opposing counsel, trial preparation, etc.
- Collaborate with partners and clients on litigation and trial strategies, including how best to approach complex issues or difficult problems, and then execute on that strategy.
- Supervise associates and staff attorneys in drafting briefs and executing litigation strategies.
- Take and defend fact and expert depositions, including preparing witnesses for depositions.
- Source and develop expert witnesses.
- Draft and deliver polished, file-ready motions and briefs of significance, and argue them to the court, as necessary.
- Participate on trial teams and handle pretrial and trial responsibilities, including witnesses and oral arguments.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Juris Doctor degree with 6+ years of associate-level experience in a law firm setting.
- Admitted, or has a path to admission, to practice law in the State of Colorado.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including strong ability to interact effectively with a broad range of staff and stakeholders.
- Case management abilities and familiarity with the life cycle of civil litigation.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; work under pressure and complete job assignments accurately and timely; and respond appropriately to shifting demands.
- Employ initiative and sound judgment to produce outstanding results.
- Work independently, but be able to escalate and communicate complex issues promptly and effectively.
- There are no specific billable-hour requirements. Hours worked are dictated by the firm’s volume of work, our ethical obligations to our clients, and our personal and collective determination to produce the finest legal work in the country.
COMPENSATION
The starting salary for this role is $325,000 (with annual adjustments made on January 1). Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set. Attorneys are eligible for year-end merit bonuses. The firm also offers a full suite of premium benefits, including generous parental leave policy for eligible employees.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. The firm’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are driving forces in the success of our firm and help our trial teams deliver superior client service informed by diverse viewpoints. We give equal opportunity to all qualified applicants, and we always use job-related factors to make selection decisions.
Note: Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell is unable at this time to consider applications from candidates who are not authorized to work in the U.S. or who require sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B Visa) now or in the future.
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