Attorney
Attorney at Wizehire — Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- Company: Wizehire
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 110000–190000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
Our busy law firm is growing, and we are looking for talent that works hard to represent clients well. The prime candidate will work seamlessly with both senior partners and administrative staff in an effort to effectively serve clients. If you have excellent research and writing skills, can easily use today’s technology, and communicate effectively across all levels, we would love to connect!
Compensation
$110,000 - $190,000 yearly
Responsibilities
Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as brief, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence
Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome
Manage administrative assistants, paralegals, and law clerks
Manage a docket of personal injury cases from intake through resolution
Prepare demands, motions, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents
Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
Develop a case strategy and advise clients accordingly
Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers
Supervise support staff as necessary (e.g., paralegals, case managers)
Maintain accurate and timely case records using legal case management software
Qualifications
Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in a law firm environment
Graduation from law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and experience in representing clients for at least 2 years
Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw/Lexis)
Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is needed
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in Colorado and in good standing
Minimum of 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury
Demonstrated trial and courtroom experience
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
Client-focused, ethical, and driven to achieve justice
About Company
Admitted to the Bar in 1991, Timothy Bussey is an experienced criminal and civil trial lawyer who has been a prosecutor, defense attorney, Active-Duty Judge Advocate with the US Air Force, and a District Attorney in El Paso and Teller County. His knowledge of criminal law can help you through the often-confusing process of being charged and arrested with felonies, drug crimes, and misdemeanors on or off military bases. Timothy Bussey’s experience as an Active-Duty Judge Advocate has also allowed him to provide skilled criminal defense to defendants charged on military bases, including Fort Carson, Peterson, Cheyenne Mountain, Schriever Air Force Base, and the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA).