Commercial Litigation Attorney

ABOUT THE ROLE

A Denver commercial litigation practice is seeking an attorney to independently manage complex disputes from inception through resolution. You will handle a broad range of matters for middle-market clients, including trial and arbitration work.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage commercial litigation matters from initial filing through resolution, including trial and arbitration.
• Handle disputes involving contracts, warranties, mechanic's liens, bond claims, and business torts.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and argue dispositive motions.
• Lead written discovery and take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, 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 commercial litigation experience, including independently managing complex matters end to end.
• Admission to the Colorado bar, or expected admission within approximately one month, and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Trial or arbitration experience, along with experience litigating breach of contract and business tort matters.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Graduation from an accredited US law school and a law school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Construction or defects litigation experience and experience in a boutique or small-to-midsize firm are valued.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with merit-based pay. The role has a 1,900-hour billable target, with an hours bonus available in 25-hour increments from 1,900 to 2,300 hours, plus 10% fee origination credit on qualifying collections. Visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

Hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado, United States.