Litigation Associate - Construction Defect

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate specializing in Construction Defect in Englewood, CO. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of construction defect matters, collaborating with senior attorneys and legal staff to develop case management strategies for complex issues.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of construction defect matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft and argue motions, briefs, and pleadings, and take depositions.
• Engage actively in discovery, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation.
• Prepare and participate in arbitration or trial.

Requirements

• Progressive litigation experience in construction, construction defect, or complex commercial litigation.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado and admission to practice in federal court.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce persuasive legal documents.
• Comfortable managing a full litigation caseload and working collaboratively.
• First chair trial or arbitration experience with knowledge of trial and hearing procedures is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective case management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a legal team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.

This firm represents a broad range of clients in a multitude of areas including real estate transactions, lending, environment compliance and litigation, national resources ownership and utilization, securities litigation, lender liability, Directors and Officers obligations and liability, entity formation, dissolution and litigation, accounting litigation, and related fields. The firm advises clients regarding oil and gas exploration, extraction, processing, distribution and sales as well as related real estate and environmental matters.