Associate Attorney
Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell (“WTO”) was established in 1998 and currently numbers more than 100 lawyers. The firm represents sophisticated clients in high-stakes civil trials, appeals, and related litigation ranging from complex commercial to class actions to catastrophic torts. WTO lawyers have taken more than 1,100 trials and, arbitrations to verdict or award and hundreds of appeals to opinion in 45 states and Washington D.C., with exceptional results for our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Research & Writing: Perform efficient and dependable research; develop reliable opinions, conclusions, and recommendations and communicate those with clarity and brevity; draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and all kinds of discovery materials.
- Case Management: Manage a diverse litigation caseload, including discovery, depositions, expert work-up, mediations, and court appearances; communicate with team members, clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel; and assist with trial preparation, as needed.
- Teamwork & Strategy: Work closely with partners and peers on litigation and trial strategies, including how best to approach complex issues or difficult problems, and then execute those collaboratively developed strategies.
- Training: Participate in regularly scheduled associate training, one-on-one sessions to develop and improve writing skills, and topical presentations on cutting-edge developments in the practice of law.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree.
- Admitted to practice law or has a path to admission in Colorado.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a keen ability to interact with a broad range of staff and stakeholders.
- 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.
Salary Range: Associate salaries start at $210,000 annually (with annual adjustments made on January 1). Actual compensation will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to years of experience, qualifications, and skillset. Candidates from qualifying clerkships are eligible for competitive hiring bonuses, and all associates 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the firm 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 is a driving force in the success of our firm. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.