Commercial Litigation Attorney

About the Role

A middle-market law practice is seeking a commercial litigator to manage complex matters independently from inception through resolution. You will support a growing litigation practice and work on a broad range of business and construction-related disputes.

What You'll Do

• Manage commercial litigation matters from initial filing through resolution, including trials and arbitrations.

• Handle disputes involving contracts, warranties, mechanic's liens, bonds, and business torts.

• Develop and execute litigation strategies in state and federal courts.

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

• Lead written discovery and take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts.

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

• Build client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Six to ten years of commercial litigation experience, including independent management of complex matters from start to finish.

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

• Trial or arbitration experience and a strong ability to discuss case results in concrete detail.

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

• Experience in Colorado state and federal courts is valuable.

• Construction or defects litigation experience, including mechanic's lien or bond claims, is a plus.

• Graduation from an accredited U.S. law school and a law school GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• A stable employment history and an entrepreneurial approach are preferred; portable client relationships are welcome but not required.

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 additional hours bonuses available in 25-hour increments through 2,300 hours and a 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.