Commercial Litigation Attorney

About the Role

Join a growing middle-market litigation practice as a commercial litigator managing complex disputes with substantial independence. You will handle matters from initial filing through resolution, including trial and arbitration.

What You'll Do

• Manage commercial disputes involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, business torts, mechanic's liens, and bond claims.

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

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

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

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• Six to ten years of progressive commercial litigation experience, including independently managing complex matters from start to finish.

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

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

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

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

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

• Experience in a boutique or small-to-midsize law firm is helpful. A portable book of business is not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with merit-based compensation. The role has a 1,900-hour billable target, with bonuses available in 25-hour increments from 1,900 to 2,300 hours, plus 10% fee origination credit on qualifying collections. Visa sponsorship is not available; U.S. work authorization is required.

Location

Hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado, United States.