Construction Defect Litigation Attorney
- Denver, United States
$250,000 to $300,000 USD / year
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- Pay
- $250,000 to $300,000 USD / year
- Posting language
- English
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a middle-market commercial litigation practice handling complex disputes for business clients. You will manage matters independently from initial filing through resolution, including trial and arbitration, while contributing to a growing construction litigation practice.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Manage commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial and arbitration.
- Handle disputes involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, mechanic's liens, bond claims, construction defects, and business torts.
- Develop and execute litigation strategies in state and federal courts.
- Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment.
- Lead discovery, prepare and respond to 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.
- Admission to the Colorado bar, or admission expected within approximately one month.
- Experience independently managing complex cases end-to-end, with trial or arbitration experience.
- Experience litigating contract and business tort matters and taking and defending depositions.
- Graduation from an accredited U.S. law school and a law school GPA of at least 3.0.
- Experience at a boutique or small-to-midsize law firm is valued. A portable book of business is not required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with merit-based pay. The role includes an hours bonus for billable hours above the 1,900-hour target, in 25-hour increments through 2,300 hours, and fee origination credit for qualifying collected fees. U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
Hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado, United States.