Commercial Litigation Attorney
True Talent Solutions Partners · Denver · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
A Denver commercial litigation practice is seeking an attorney to independently manage complex disputes from inception through resolution. You will handle a broad range of matters for middle-market clients, including trial and arbitration work.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Manage commercial litigation matters from initial filing through resolution, including trial and arbitration.
- Handle disputes involving contracts, warranties, mechanic's liens, bond claims, and business torts.
- Develop and execute litigation strategies in state and federal courts.
- Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and argue dispositive motions.
- Lead written discovery and take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
- Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials.
- Build client relationships and contribute to business development.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Six to ten years of commercial litigation experience, including independently managing complex matters end to end.
- Admission to the Colorado bar, or expected admission within approximately one month, and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Trial or arbitration experience, along with experience litigating breach of contract and business tort matters.
- Experience taking and defending depositions.
- Graduation from an accredited US law school and a law school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Construction or defects litigation experience and experience in a boutique or small-to-midsize firm are valued.
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 an hours bonus 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.
LOCATION
Hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado, United States.