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 initial filing through trial, arbitration, or other resolution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial and arbitration.
• Handle disputes involving contracts, warranties, construction defects, mechanic's liens, bond claims, and business torts.
• Develop litigation strategies for matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and argue motions as appropriate.
• Lead discovery, including preparing and responding to written discovery and taking and defending depositions.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex matters end to end, including trial or arbitration experience.
• Experience with breach of contract and business tort disputes, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Graduation from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Experience in a boutique or small-to-midsize law firm is valued. Mechanic's lien or bond claims experience, particularly under Colorado law, is a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with merit-based compensation. The role includes an hours bonus for billable hours above the 1,900-hour target, in 25-hour increments up to 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.