Construction Defect Litigation Attorney

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a middle-market commercial litigation practice handling complex disputes for business clients. You will manage matters independently from initial filing through resolution, including trial and arbitration, while contributing to a growing construction litigation practice. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Manage commercial litigation matters from inception 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 state and federal courts. - Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment. - Lead discovery, prepare and respond to written discovery, and take and 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. 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, with trial or arbitration experience. - Experience litigating contract and business tort matters and taking and defending depositions. - 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 portable book of business is not required. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with merit-based pay. The role includes an hours bonus for billable hours above the 1,900-hour target, in 25-hour increments through 2,300 hours, and fee origination credit for qualifying collected fees. U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado, United States.