Senior Construction Litigation Attorney

Senior Construction Litigation Attorney

$150000 - $180000 per year | Denver, CO | On-site | Permanent

Reputable Firm | Flexible Hybrid Schedule | Clear Partner Track

A bit about us:

We are a boutique Denver litigation firm with decades of experience defending builders, developers, contractors, and insurers throughout Colorado. Our practice focuses on construction litigation and civil defense, and we are nationally recognized among Denver's top firms for construction law and litigation. Our mission is simple: deliver the best outcome, at the lowest cost, as early as possible. Though boutique in size, we routinely handle some of Colorado's most complex, high stakes cases while offering the mentorship and personal attention of a close knit team.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• CLE and bar dues reimbursement
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Collaborative boutique culture with direct access to firm partners

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Construction Litigation Attorney to join our Denver team, independently managing construction defect, construction contract, and mechanic's lien matters from inception through trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of commercial and residential construction defect, contract dispute, and mechanic's lien cases
• Represent developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and insurers in construction disputes
• Handle mechanic's lien filings, enforcement actions, lien defense, and related payment disputes
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and trial
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and construction experts
• Develop case strategy and deliver evaluations, reports, and budgets to clients and insurance carriers
• Lead mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations to drive early, cost-effective resolutions
• First or second chair trials and arbitrations with minimal supervision
• Mentor associates and paralegals and review their work product

Qualifications

• Five or more years of civil litigation experience, ideally on the defense side
• Construction defect, construction contract, or mechanic's lien litigation experience strongly preferred
• JD with active and good standing Colorado bar
• Proven deposition, motion practice, and trial or arbitration experience
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with the ability to independently manage a full caseload

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