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Job description
About the Role
Join a middle-market commercial litigation practice handling complex construction and business disputes. You will manage matters independently from inception through resolution, including trial and arbitration.
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 court.
Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and discovery responses, and argue dispositive motions.
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact and expert witnesses, and corporate representatives.
Lead discovery and prepare for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
What We're Looking For
Six to ten years of commercial litigation experience, including construction defect matters.
Colorado bar admission, or admission expected within approximately one month.
Demonstrated experience independently managing complex litigation from start to finish, 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 at least 3.0.
Experience at a boutique or small-to-midsize law firm is valued.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with merit-based compensation. No visa sponsorship is available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Location
Hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado.