Commercial Litigation Attorney
True Talent Solutions Partners · Denver · onsite
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.