Construction Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Litigation Attorney

Position: Litigation Associate
Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid schedule)
Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 (DOE) + annual and billing-based bonus potential

Position Overview
We are seeking a Construction Litigation Attorney to join our firms litigation team. The ideal candidate will manage complex construction-related disputes from intake through trial and appeal, with a focus on construction defect, casualty, and general commercial litigation. This role requires courtroom experience, strong client advocacy, and the ability to develop and implement effective case strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for owners, contractors, developers, and insurers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of construction and casualty litigation matters, including construction defect, breach of contract, design and professional liability, delay and disruption claims, and insurance coverage disputes.
• Handle all phases of litigation: client intake, investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Draft and respond to complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery requests, expert reports, and settlement agreements with precision and timeliness.
• Coordinate and supervise expert witnesses, including vetting experts, preparing expert reports, and conducting expert depositions.
• Work closely with clients to develop case strategy, provide regular updates, and advise on risk assessment, exposure, and settlement options.
• Represent clients at mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials; deliver persuasive oral arguments and examination of witnesses.
• Collaborate with in-house counsel, outside counsel, claims teams, and construction professionals to gather facts, evaluate technical issues, and develop defensible positions.
• Manage case budgets and billing, maintain accurate time and case management records, and contribute to business development and client retention efforts.
• Stay current on construction law, industry trends, building codes, and relevant regulations and case law to provide informed legal counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in the jurisdiction of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience, with a substantial portion devoted to construction litigation and construction defect matters; candidates with broader casualty or insurance litigation experience will also be considered.
• Proven courtroom experience including depositions, motion practice, and trials; arbitration and mediation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project delivery methods, building codes, defect investigation processes, and insurance coverage issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical cases, work with expert witnesses, and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills; attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to develop case strategy, assess exposure, and negotiate settlements to achieve client objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset, and business development aptitude.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility (discretionary year end + billing-based)
• Medical, dental, vision
• ST and LT disability
• Optional life, accident, and critical illness
• 401K with match (4%)
• Annual dues covered
• Unlimited PTO and vacation days
• Hybrid flexibility

- 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 07/30/2026 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

$110000 - $150000 USD per year