Litigation Associate - Construction & Casualty

Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation team recognized as one of Denver's Best Places to Work.
• Handle sophisticated construction and casualty litigation with meaningful responsibility from day one.
• Gain hands-on courtroom experience, including depositions, motion practice, client interaction, and case strategy.
• Work alongside accomplished attorneys who are committed to mentorship and your long-term professional growth.
• Enjoy a collaborative, team-first culture where your contributions are valued and your development is prioritized.
• Earn discretionary and production-based bonuses while building a long-term legal career.
• Benefit from unlimited PTO, hybrid flexibility, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to work-life balance outside of litigation deadlines.

Location: Denver, Colorado — Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule that combines in-office collaboration with work-from-home flexibility.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Colorado. We are seeking attorneys with at least 2 years of litigation experience and a genuine interest in construction litigation. Prior construction litigation experience is strongly preferred but not required. Relocation assistance is not available.

About Us

We're a highly regarded boutique litigation firm dedicated to representing businesses, developers, contractors, and insurers in complex construction and casualty disputes. Our team is known for delivering exceptional legal work while maintaining a collaborative, supportive culture where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility and encouraged to grow professionally. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from initial case evaluation through resolution.
• Draft, review, and argue motions in state courts.
• Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Develop litigation strategy alongside experienced attorneys and clients.
• Perform legal research and prepare persuasive legal briefs.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate directly with clients, experts, and insurance professionals.
• Manage discovery, case deadlines, and court filings.
• Mentor junior team members as your experience grows.
• Deliver exceptional client service while maintaining efficient case management.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado Bar license required.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting motions and managing litigation files.
• Deposition experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Construction litigation experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Genuine interest in developing a long-term construction litigation practice.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a firm where attorneys receive real responsibility instead of simply supporting senior lawyers. We believe in collaboration over competition, mentorship over micromanagement, and providing opportunities to build courtroom experience early in your career. You'll work with experienced litigators on challenging cases while enjoying flexibility, outstanding benefits, unlimited PTO, bonus opportunities, and a culture that genuinely invests in your success.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance