Construction Defect Litigation Attorney

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a commercial litigation team handling complex construction and business disputes for middle-market clients. You will independently manage matters from inception through trial, arbitration, or other resolution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage commercial litigation matters from initial filing through resolution, including trial and arbitration.
• Handle breach of contract, breach of warranty, construction defect, mechanic's lien, bond, and business tort disputes.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and argue motions as needed.
• 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 and develop client relationships with support from business development resources.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Six to ten years of commercial litigation experience, including construction defect litigation.
• Admission to the Colorado bar, or admission expected within approximately one month.
• Experience independently managing complex matters end to end, including trial or arbitration experience.
• Experience with breach of contract and business tort claims, motion practice, and taking and defending depositions.
• Familiarity with mechanic's lien and bond claims, particularly under Colorado law, is a plus.
• Graduation from an accredited US 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 compensation. The role includes a 1,900-hour billable target, an hours bonus for qualifying hours above that target, and fee origination credit. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Denver, Colorado.