Construction Defect Litigation Attorney

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a middle-market commercial litigation practice handling complex construction and business disputes. You will independently manage matters from initial filing through trial, arbitration, or other resolution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage commercial disputes involving contracts, warranties, construction defects, mechanic's liens, bond claims, and business torts.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and argue motions as appropriate.
• Lead written discovery and take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Six to ten years of progressive commercial litigation experience, including construction defect litigation.
• Colorado bar admission, or admission expected within approximately one month.
• Experience independently managing complex litigation matters end to end, including trial or arbitration experience.
• Experience with breach of contract and business tort matters, and taking and defending depositions.
• Graduation from an accredited U.S. law school and a law school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience in a boutique or small-to-midsize law firm is valued. Familiarity with Colorado mechanic's lien and bond claims, and Colorado state and federal courts, is a plus.
• A stable work history is preferred. A portable client base is welcome but not required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with merit-based pay. The role has a 1,900-hour billable target, an hours bonus in 25-hour increments from 1,900 to 2,300 hours, and 10% fee origination credit on qualifying collected fees. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

LOCATION

Hybrid position based in Denver, Colorado.