Construction Defect Litigation Attorney
About The Position
Join a commercial litigation practice handling construction and business disputes for middle-market clients. The attorney will independently manage complex matters from inception through resolution, including trial and arbitration. The role is hybrid and based in Denver, Colorado. The annual base salary is $250,000 to $300,000, with merit-based pay. The position has a 1,900-hour billable target, with bonuses available in 25-hour increments from 1,900 to 2,300 hours, plus a 10% fee origination credit on qualifying collected fees. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- 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 cases from start to finish, with trial or arbitration experience.
- Experience with contract and business tort disputes, depositions, and litigation in Colorado state or federal courts.
- Law degree from an accredited US law school and a law school GPA of at least 3.0.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience at a boutique or small-to-midsize law firm is valued.
- A book of business is not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage commercial disputes involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, mechanic's lien claims, bond claims, and business torts.
- Develop and execute litigation strategies in state and federal court, from initial filings through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal documents, including dispositive motions.
- Lead written discovery and take or 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.
Benefits
- Merit-based pay.
- Bonuses available in 25-hour increments from 1,900 to 2,300 billable hours.
- 10% fee origination credit on qualifying collected fees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
