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.