Associate Attorney

Pacer Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group in Denver seeks Construction Litigation Attorneys with 3+ years of experience in Colorado to join its team and handle complex construction and civil litigation matters. The role emphasizes strong writing, research, and persuasive advocacy in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate will be a driven team player with excellent litigation and communication skills, capable of handling assignments with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• 3+ years of legal experience preferred.
• Construction litigation or construction defense experience strongly preferred.
• Experience handling complex litigation and civil litigation matters.
• Excellent litigation, communication, writing, and research skills.
• Strong persuasive speaking and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage assignments independently.
• Strong academic background preferred.
• Trial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex construction litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients in construction defense and other civil litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Manage assignments independently with minimal supervision.
• Assist with settlement negotiations and trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication

Oral advocacy

Teamwork

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Colorado bar admission

Job description

A leading Am Law 100 law firm is seeking Construction Litigation Attorneys to join its Denver practice. Attorneys with 3+ years of experience practicing in Colorado are encouraged to apply, and experienced attorneys at various levels will be considered.

The ideal candidate will be a driven team player with strong litigation, communication, legal writing, research, and persuasive speaking skills. Candidates should be self-starters who can handle assignments with minimal supervision while working effectively in a collaborative environment.

The role involves complex litigation, including construction defense and other civil litigation matters, with flexible work options including hybrid and potentially fully remote opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Handle complex construction litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients in construction defense and other civil litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Manage assignments independently with minimal supervision.
• Assist with settlement negotiations and trial preparation.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• 3+ years of legal experience preferred.
• Construction litigation or construction defense experience strongly preferred.
• Experience handling complex litigation and civil litigation matters.
• Excellent litigation, communication, writing, and research skills.
• Strong persuasive speaking and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage assignments independently.
• Strong academic background preferred.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and client communication skills.

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Disclaimer:

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.