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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.
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