Attorney - Construction and Design Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after training

Great benefits fully paid by the firm

Flexible time off

Onsite gym

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Denver seeks an experienced Construction and Design Litigation Attorney with an Engineering degree to defend construction and design matters for developers, general contractors, and design professionals. The role involves client meetings, depositions, and court appearances, with management of paralegal staff.

The position offers a hybrid schedule after training, potential travel, and strong requirements in research, writing, and pre-trial discovery.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Research and writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Construction and Design Litigation Attorney with an 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 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.
• Experience with expert engagement and preparation.

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.