Associate Attorney

Job Description

Title: Construction Litigation Attorney

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Location: Denver, CO

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Position Type: Full-Time

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Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid

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Experience: 3+ years

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Salary: $135K-$195K

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Employment Type: Full Time

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Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

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Domain: Legal

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Overview:

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A leading Am Law 100 law firm is seeking Construction Litigation Attorneys to join its Denver practice. Attorneys with 3+ years of experience practicing in Colorado are encouraged to apply, and experienced attorneys at various levels will be considered.

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The ideal candidate will be a driven team player with strong litigation, communication, legal writing, research, and persuasive speaking skills. Candidates should be self-starters who can handle assignments with minimal supervision while working effectively in a collaborative environment.

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The role involves complex litigation, including construction defense and other civil litigation matters, with flexible work options including hybrid and potentially fully remote opportunities.

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Responsibilities:

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• Handle complex construction litigation matters from inception through resolution.
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• Represent clients in construction defense and other civil litigation matters.
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• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
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• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents.
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• Participate in hearings, depositions, and trials.
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• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
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• Manage assignments independently with minimal supervision.
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• Assist with settlement negotiations and trial preparation.
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Qualifications:

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• Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado.
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• 3+ years of legal experience preferred.
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• Construction litigation or construction defense experience strongly preferred.
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• Experience handling complex litigation and civil litigation matters.
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• Excellent litigation, communication, writing, and research skills.
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• Strong persuasive speaking and oral advocacy skills.
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• Ability to manage assignments independently.
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• Strong academic background preferred.
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• Trial experience is preferred.
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• Strong teamwork and client communication skills.
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Apply:

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Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample for consideration by October 31, 2026.

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EEOC Compliance:

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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Disclaimer:

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AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.