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Job description
About the Role
A Denver-based legal practice is seeking a commercial litigation attorney to manage complex matters from inception through resolution. You will handle a broad range of middle-market business disputes and contribute to a growing litigation practice.
What You'll Do
Manage commercial disputes from initial filing through resolution, including trial and arbitration.
Handle breach of contract, breach of warranty, mechanic's lien, bond claim, and business tort matters.
Develop and execute litigation strategies in state and federal courts.
Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and argue dispositive motions.
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.
What We're Looking For
Six to ten years of progressive commercial litigation experience, including independently managing complex matters end to end.
Trial or arbitration experience, with the ability to discuss results in concrete detail.
Colorado bar admission, or admission expected within approximately one month.
Experience with breach of contract and business tort disputes, motion practice, and taking and defending depositions.
Graduation from an accredited U.S. law school and a law school GPA of at least 3.0.
Construction or defects litigation experience and familiarity with mechanic's lien or bond claims are helpful.
Experience in a boutique or small-to-midsize law firm and a stable employment history are preferred. 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 work above the 1,900-hour target, in 25-hour increments through 2,300 hours, and fee origination credit under the firm's applicable program. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Location
Hybrid, Denver, Colorado, United States.