Construction And Design Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a Construction and Design Litigation Attorney to join their team in Denver, CO. This attorney will be responsible for managing their files and cases, primarily defending clients in construction and design litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in this area of law, as well as expertise in handling complex cases, including multi-party litigation and large exposure matters. The firm offers a dynamic work environment, a hybrid working schedule, and a competitive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and manage own files and legal matters independently.
• Take and defend facts and expert depositions.
• Engage and prepare experts, including handling expert disclosures and reports.
• Represent clients such as developers, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors in construction and design litigation cases.
• Directly interact with insurance claims representatives, including reporting, case assessment, evaluation, and strategy.
• Conduct interviews and meetings with client representatives.
• Manage all facets of pre-trial discovery and preparation, including large document production and database management.
• Draft and argue pre-trial motions.
• Participate in large exposure cases, complex construction, and multi-party litigation.
• Lead mediations as first chair (preferred).
• Delegate tasks to paralegals and manage workflow effectively.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts (preferred).
• Provide representation in trial and arbitration proceedings as first chair (preferred).
• Draft legal publications, articles, and presentations (preferred).
• Show interest in business development and marketing efforts for the firm.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of defending construction and design litigation cases.
• Licensure: Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
• Skills:
  • Strong work ethic and proven case management capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and analytical abilities.
  • Exceptional legal research and writing proficiency.
  • Competence in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
  • Ability to work well with insurance claims representatives and manage complex case strategies.

Preferred Experience

• First chair mediation and trial/arbitration experience.
• Expertise in construction contract drafting and negotiation.
• Experience with schedule and payment claims.
• Experience in publishing legal articles or giving presentations.

Education & Certifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the Colorado Bar Association.

Benefits

• Financial stability and competitive compensation.
• Great benefits, many of which are 100% paid by the firm.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Hybrid working schedule, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional work environment with a business casual dress code.
• Respectful and collegial office culture.
• Onsite training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Access to current technology with support from in-house IT professionals.

Location

• Denver, Colorado.

This mid-sized Denver firm practices in the areas of business transactions, commercial litigation, employment and insurance, along with representation in the areas of environmental, estate planning, governmental contracting, health care, intellectual property, professional and product liability, and real estate. With over 50 years of experience in the legal industry, this firm does substantive work in most practice areas. This is one of Colorado's most respected law firms. In the Colorado legal community, this firm has earned the reputation for on-time delivery of legal services and consistently has provided cost effective representation.