Associate Litigation Attorney

Overview

The litigation associate we need is driven to succeed by providing top-notch service to their clients and becoming the very best lawyer they can be. If you want the opportunity to grow and shape your legal career with the guidance of a firm that believes your success is its success, you will love working at Goodspeed Merrill (GM). GM seeks to add to its litigation practice a 4-8 year attorney who is passionate about the law, clients and their team;

enjoys a culture of high achievement; and wants to be part of a growing and dynamic law firm.

The successful Litigation Associate candidate will have the knowledge and experience necessary to support the firm’s busy commercial, real estate, and litigation practices. The preferred Litigation candidate will be self-motivated, decisively execute projects, have excellent writing and analytical skills, and enjoy working as part of a strong team. The preferred candidates will have a record of achievement, have experience taking/defending depositions, and some trial experience.

GM is a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm committed to providing top-notch legal services to our diverse client base. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, we take pride in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. GM attorneys are known for sound judgment and decision-making, along with outstanding problem-solving skills. GM is where passion meets excellence.

As part of our application process, could you please complete the survey linked below?

Key Results:

• Execute projects in a timely and professional manner.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with team members and clients.
• Independently manage their caseload, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Provide structured and factually accurate analysis and advice to clients, ensuring clear and direct communication at all stages of the litigation process.
• Effectively problem solve issues for the clients and the team.

Requirements:

• An attorney who is determined, professional, well-informed, knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive, and clear in communication.
• 4 – 8 years of active litigation experience in commercial, construction, and/or real estate litigation in Colorado state courts.
• Aptitude and experience to plan and accomplish goals with efficiency and creativity, while working with a supervising partner or senior attorney.
• A professional with a proven record of problem solving capabilities.
• Excellent writing skills coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to formulate, consider, and evaluate potential solutions and to execute on chosen strategies.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado (licensed in CA is a plus)
• Team player with a "no task too small" attitude.

To work with GM you should appreciate:

• A team culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with
• A client-first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate
• A growing and dynamic law firm environment that values each team member’s career growth

Benefits and Compensation:

• The salary range for this position is $140,000-$160,000 depending on experience.
• Quarterly Bonus Potential: Additional bonus potential to earn from 3% to 16% of total realized revenue with no billable hour requirements. Bonuses are tied to clear objective metrics, offering substantial earning potential for high performers.
• Colorado Bar dues and CLEs
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (partial premiums paid by employer).
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (100% employer paid).
• Voluntary:
  Life, Critical Illness, Accident & Hospitality Indemnity.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Discretionary unlimited paid time off.
• Convenient location in the Meridian Community, just off Lincoln and I-25.
• Goodspeed Merrill is located near Lincoln and I-25 in the Meridian Business Park