Construction Defect Litigation Attorney

About the Role

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

What You'll Do

• Manage commercial litigation matters from initial filing through resolution, including trial and arbitration.

• Handle disputes involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, mechanic's liens, bond claims, construction defects, and business torts.

• Develop and execute litigation strategies in Colorado state and federal courts.

• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and other substantive legal documents.

• Lead written discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare matters for hearings, mediation, arbitration, and trial.

• 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.

• Admission to the Colorado bar, or admission expected within approximately one month.

• Experience independently managing complex cases end-to-end, including trial or arbitration experience.

• Experience with breach of contract and business tort matters, as well as taking and defending depositions.

• Graduation from an accredited U.S. law school and a law school GPA of at least 3.0.

• Experience in 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 compensation determined by merit. The role has a 1,900-hour billable target, with an hours bonus available in 25-hour increments up to 2,300 hours, plus 10% fee origination credit on qualifying collected fees. U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado.