Construction and Design Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Construction and Design Litigation Attorney with a Civil Engineering Degree to join their practice in Denver, Colorado. The role involves defending construction and design litigation matters and offers a hybrid work schedule after training.

Duties

• Defend construction and design litigation matters.
• Represent developers, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors.
• Engage in client meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Manage and delegate work to paralegals.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts.
• Handle large document production and database matters.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities.

Requirements

• Currently licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• Experience with large exposure cases and multi-party litigation.
• Proven case management skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Experience with pre-trial discovery and motions.
• First chair mediation and trial/arbitration experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.

Skills

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Benefits

• Financial stability.
• Great benefits, many fully paid by the firm.
• Flexible time off.
• Hybrid working schedule.
• Professional yet casual work environment.
• Onsite training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Access to current technology and in-house IT support.
• Free onsite gym.

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.