Associate Attorney

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Serious Cases. Strong Mentors. Become the Litigator You Want to Be.

Associate Attorney | Denver, Colorado

An active Colorado Bar license is required.

There comes a point in your career when getting more assignments is not enough.

You want to understand the strategy behind the case. You want to take depositions, argue motions, work directly with clients, prepare cases for trial, and learn from attorneys who have actually done all of it.

That is the opportunity we are building at Tyson & Mendes in Denver .

Our growing Colorado team is looking for an Associate Attorney who wants substantive litigation experience, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to develop alongside accomplished litigators handling sophisticated civil defense matters.

If you have built a solid litigation foundation and are ready to become a more complete lawyer, we would like to meet you.

Work on Cases That Will Challenge You

Our Colorado practice handles significant matters where strategy, judgment, preparation, and strong advocacy matter.

The work includes catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, trucking and transportation, construction defect, premises liability, professional liability, commercial litigation, automobile liability, and other complex civil defense matters.

These are cases that give associates an opportunity to develop real litigation skills.

You will have the opportunity to work on discovery, depositions, substantive motion practice, case evaluation and strategy, expert work, client communication, mediation, and trial preparation.

The goal is not simply to help you manage more files.

It is to help you become a better litigator.

Learn From Attorneys Who Know the Courtroom

Our Denver practice is led regionally by Michael Drews, Northwest Regional Managing Partner , an experienced trial attorney whose practice spans professional liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, trucking and transportation, construction, premises liability, products liability, employment, bad faith, and other complex litigation.

Michael has handled significant matters across multiple jurisdictions, including catastrophic trucking cases in Colorado, and is known for his ability to evaluate complex cases, develop strong case theories, communicate effectively with clients, and take cases into the courtroom when necessary.

Associates also have the opportunity to work with David Anderson, Senior Counsel in our Denver and New Mexico offices , an experienced Colorado litigator whose practice includes serious personal injury defense, construction defect, trucking, automobile accidents, and commercial litigation.

David brings extensive Colorado courtroom experience and a particularly strong background in legal writing and dispositive motion practice, including successful dismissals and summary judgment rulings.

For an associate who wants to learn, that means access to lawyers who can teach you not only what to do next, but why.

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• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

ABOUT TYSON & MENDES

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We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like Howell v. Hamilton Meats to numerous defense verdicts across the nation.

But we don’t stop at great legal work—we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Notice

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Pay Range
$100,000 — $150,000 USD