Employment Litigation Attorney – Hybrid/Remote Options Available

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Employment Litigation Attorney at a growing law firm managing a full caseload of employment litigation. Responsibilities include representing clients in court, drafting motions, and collaborating with teams.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

employment litigationcase managementmotion practicedepositionlegal writinglegal researchoral advocacydiscoverysettlement negotiationlitigation risk assessment

Soft Skills

collaborationownershiptime managementdeadline management

Certifications & Qualifications

licensed attorneyColorado bar admission

Industry Keywords

wrongful terminationdiscriminationharassmentretaliationwage and hour disputesmediationarbitrationdispositive motionssummary judgmenthigh-volume caseload

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a full caseload of employment litigation matters from inception through trial
Represent clients in state and federal court, including hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
Handle cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes
Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions (motions to dismiss, summary judgment)
Conduct discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery and taking/defending depositions
Develop case strategy and provide litigation risk assessments to clients
Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation and arbitration
Collaborate with internal teams while maintaining ownership of case outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed attorney in the state of Colorado (or ability to obtain licensure)
3+ years of employment litigation experience
Proven experience managing cases independently and appearing in court
Strong motion practice and deposition experience
Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to handle a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative environment
Strong leadership
Opportunity to work on high-impact cases