Senior Associate Attorney - Commercial & Civil Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Associate Attorney

Title: Senior Associate Attorney

Location: HYBRID - Denver Metro Area

Salary: $150k- $200k +/yr DOE

Requirements: 10+ years exp in Civil/Commercial Litigation in either Business, Construction Law, Real estate Law, General Liability Litigation, Mechanics Liens, J.D. from an accredited law school, Colorado Bar

Who is Growing: Our client, a well-established and growing Colorado litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its expanding practice. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned litigator looking to handle sophisticated matters, enjoy significant autonomy, mentor junior attorneys, and maintain a strong work-life balance.

The firm's practice focuses on commercial litigation, construction disputes, real estate litigation, contract disputes, business matters, and mechanic's lien litigation. Clients include businesses, contractors, developers, property owners, investors, and entrepreneurs throughout Colorado.

Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. The ideal candidate will lead complex civil litigation matters from intake through trial, manage high-value case strategy, counsel clients, and mentor junior lawyers and staff. This role requires strong trial experience, superior legal writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently while maintaining ethical and billing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil litigation matters, including case assessment, pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions and trial preparation
• Manage complex civil and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Develop and execute litigation strategy
• Conduct depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
• Draft and argue substantive motions
• Advise clients on litigation risks, business considerations, and dispute resolution strategies
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Participate in business development and firm growth initiatives

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and Active Colorado Bar
• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience with demonstrable trial experience and courtroom exposure
• Proven track record in trial preparation, motion practice, discovery management, depositions and case strategy
• 10+ years of civil and/or commercial litigation experience:
  Significant experience in one or more of the following: Construction Law, Construction Defect Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Contract Disputes, General Liability Litigation, Mechanic's Liens
• Proven ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
• Strong deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial experience
• Excellent legal writing, advocacy, and client-management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• First-chair trial experience
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys
• Strong business judgment and client-development skills
• Portable book of business welcomed but not required

Benefits

• Base Salary
• Hybrid Schedule - Work Life Balance
• Low Billable requirement of 1500 hours
• Helath/Dental/Vision
• 401k
• Retirement plan
• PTO
• Bonus potential 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/25/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$150000 - $220000 USD per year

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