Construction Defect Litigation Attorney

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a commercial litigation team handling complex construction and business disputes for middle-market clients. You will independently manage matters from inception through trial, arbitration, or other resolution. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Manage commercial litigation matters from initial filing through resolution, including trial and arbitration. - Handle breach of contract, breach of warranty, construction defect, mechanic's lien, bond, and business tort disputes. - Develop and execute litigation strategies in state and federal courts. - Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and argue motions as needed. - Lead 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 and develop client relationships with support from business development resources. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Six to ten years of commercial litigation experience, including construction defect litigation. - Admission to the Colorado bar, or admission expected within approximately one month. - Experience independently managing complex matters end to end, including trial or arbitration experience. - Experience with breach of contract and business tort claims, motion practice, and taking and defending depositions. - Familiarity with mechanic's lien and bond claims, particularly under Colorado law, is a plus. - Graduation from an accredited US 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 compensation. The role includes a 1,900-hour billable target, an hours bonus for qualifying hours above that target, and fee origination credit. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. LOCATION Hybrid, based in Denver, Colorado.