Commercial Litigation Attorney

About the Role

Join a growing middle-market commercial litigation practice as an attorney with 6 to 10 years of experience. You will independently manage complex disputes from inception through resolution, including trial and arbitration.

What You'll Do

• Manage commercial disputes involving contracts, warranties, mechanic's liens, bond claims, and business torts.

• Develop litigation strategies and handle matters in state and federal courts.

• Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and argue motions as appropriate.

• Lead discovery, including preparing and responding to written requests and taking and defending depositions.

• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials.

What We're Looking For

• Six to 10 years of commercial litigation experience, including independently managing complex cases end to end.

• Colorado bar admission, or admission expected within approximately one month.

• Experience with breach of contract and business tort matters, as well as taking and defending depositions.

• Trial or arbitration experience and the ability to discuss litigation results in detail.

• Graduation from an accredited U.S. law school and a law school GPA of at least 3.0.

• Experience at a boutique or small-to-midsize firm is valued; construction or defects litigation and Colorado mechanic's lien or bond claims experience are helpful.

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 collected fees. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Location

Hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado.