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Job description
About the Role
Join a middle-market commercial litigation practice handling complex construction and business disputes. You will independently manage matters from initial filing through trial, arbitration, or other resolution.
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 courts.
Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and argue motions as appropriate.
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.
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.
Experience independently managing complex litigation matters end to end, 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 3.0 or higher.
Experience in a boutique or small-to-midsize law firm is valued. Familiarity with Colorado mechanic's lien and bond claims, and Colorado state and federal courts, is a plus.
A stable work history is preferred. A portable client base is welcome but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with merit-based pay. The role has a 1,900-hour billable target, an hours bonus in 25-hour increments from 1,900 to 2,300 hours, and 10% fee origination credit on qualifying collected fees. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Location
Hybrid position based in Denver, Colorado.