Senior Litigation Associate, Complex Litigation

Job overview

The Senior Litigation Associate, Complex Litigation role is onsite in Aurora, CO; the posting also lists Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC as possible positions. Compensation is not specified. Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm with a sophisticated litigation practice. The associate handles complex, high-stakes disputes by developing case strategy, managing discovery, drafting court filings, and representing clients in state and federal proceedings alongside litigation teams.

What you'll do

• Draft briefs and motions for district and appellate courts
• manage large-scale discovery and document productions
• take and defend depositions
• handle motion practice
• represent clients in state and federal court
• participate in negotiations and communications with opposing counsel
• contribute to case strategy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation associate

complex litigation

senior associate

legal writing

briefs and motions

discovery

depositions

state and federal courts

aurora co

direct counsel

4–6 years experience

juris doctor

active bar admission

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks an attorney with 4–6 years of post-JD litigation experience and active bar membership in the jurisdiction where based.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.