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.