Construction Defect Litigation Attorney

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a commercial litigation team handling complex construction and business disputes for middle-market clients. You will manage matters independently from inception through trial, arbitration, or other resolution. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Manage complex 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, and business torts. - Develop litigation strategies for matters in state and federal courts. - Draft and argue substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, and motions for summary judgment. - Lead written discovery and take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts. - Prepare for and participate in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, arbitrations, and trials. - Build client relationships with support from business development resources. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Six to ten years of commercial litigation experience, including construction or construction defect disputes. - Admission to the Colorado bar, or admission expected within approximately one month. - Experience managing complex matters independently from start to finish, with trial or arbitration experience. - Experience litigating contract and business tort matters, and taking and defending depositions. - Strong drafting, advocacy, discovery, and case strategy skills in state or federal court. - Graduation from an accredited U.S. law school and a law school GPA of at least 3.0. - Experience at a boutique or small-to-midsize law firm is valued. A book of business is not required. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with merit-based compensation. 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 collections. U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Hybrid role based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.