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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.
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