Construction Litigation Attorney – Denver, CO

Fox Rothschild LLP•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Denver, CO office for an attorney in our Litigation Department with a focus on construction litigation. The ideal candidate will have 6 to 10 years of progressive litigation experience with a substantial focus on construction law, construction defect, and/or litigation. They will manage a caseload of construction defect matters from intake through resolution, including multi-party residential and commercial defect actions. They will also prosecute and defend construction delay, disruption, and acceleration claims for owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Requirements

Juris Doctor required.
Must hold an active license to practice law in the State of Colorado.
Demonstrated experience managing complex litigation matters independently from inception through resolution.
Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience.
Second-chair trial or arbitration experience required
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Exceptional communication and client-relations skills.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
Team player with a collaborative approach; highly motivated.
Law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of construction defect matters from intake through resolution, including multi-party residential and commercial defect actions.
Prosecute and defend construction delay, disruption, and acceleration claims for owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Represent developers, builders, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors in construction defect litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Collaborate with engineering, architectural, and forensic experts to evaluate defect claims involving structural, mechanical, electrical, waterproofing, and building envelope issues.
Stay current on Colorado-specific construction defect statutes, including the Construction Defect Action Reform Act (CDARA) and applicable statutes of repose and limitation.
Analyze Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and work with scheduling experts to evaluate delay impacts, including concurrent delays, excusable versus inexcusable delays, and owner-caused delays.
Review and interpret construction contracts, change orders, project documentation, and scheduling records to develop litigation strategies.
Assess and quantify delay damages, including extended general conditions, lost productivity, acceleration costs, and liquidated damages exposure.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal documents.
Prepare and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
Attend and participate in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
Maintain regular communication with clients and opposing counsel about case developments and litigation strategy.
Track deadlines, manage caseloads efficiently, and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
Mentor and supervise junior associates and legal staff.
Participate in business development and client relationship activities.