Associate Attorney- CO

Join our dynamic team at McCarthy & Holthus, where your expertise will drive impactful legal solutions, and you will be supported by an unmatched collaborative work environment.

“As an attorney at McCarthy & Holthus, I can say with confidence that this firm stands out in the industry as a beacon of professional excellence and personal satisfaction. The depth of expertise and collaborative spirit across the firm’s multi-jurisdictional footprint creates an environment where legal challenges are met with innovative solutions and where each attorney’s input is genuinely valued.” – T. Frazier, Partner

Position Overview-

Manage legal aspects of the firm’s litigation practice.

Portfolio management of an average of 50-75 active litigation cases focusing on pretrial practice, trial practice, and appellate practice with an emphasis on case oversight, strategic planning, client communication, document management, risk assessment, and settlement negotiations.

Serve as lead counsel during stages of litigation focusing on pre-litigation, pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, trial attendance, post-trial, and appeals.

Guide operational staff in implementing procedural changes and approve these changes as needed.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on the firm’s needs and on your career development/progress.

Experience and Competencies

Required-

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

License to practice law in Colorado

3-5 years of experience as lead counsel representing financial institutions in contested litigation

Our ideal candidate will bring with them-

Admission to practice before all three Colorado federal districts

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Superior organizational skills

Proficiency in legal research applications such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other related systems.

Experience in managing contested default cases and banking litigation specific to the jurisdiction

What you can look forward to

Work Location and Schedule

We practice law in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Our York, Nebraska office supports all locations. This hybrid position requires onsite presence in our Centennial, Colorado location 2-3 days per week after a 90-day training period and upon management approval.

Typically, your schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Pay Range- $90,000 To $125,000 Per Year

Benefits

Competitive Salary- The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000 per year.

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Options

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Additional Perks

Physical Demands

Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.

Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Work environment

Typical office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

If you are interested in applying, please apply through our website: https://mccarthyholthus.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&&custsort1=200442

McCarthy Holthus, and our affiliate companies, are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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