Elite Construction Litigation Partner

Fox Rothschild; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 305,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild in Denver, CO seeks an Income Partner for the Litigation Department focused on construction litigation and defect matters. The candidate will manage a workload from intake through resolution, including multi-party actions, with significant experience in delay and disruption claims.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of progressive litigation, strong deposition and trial skills, and Colorado licensure. Firm experience and leadership in a collaborative environment are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required; active Colorado license to practice law.
• 12+ years of progressive litigation experience with a focus on construction law, construction defect, and/or related litigation.
• Experience managing construction defect matters from intake through resolution, including multi-party actions.
• Proven ability to prosecute and defend construction delay, disruption, and acceleration claims for owners, developers, GCs, and subs.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience; second-chair trial/arbitration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represent developers, builders, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors in construction defect litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
• Collaborate with engineering, architectural, and forensic experts to evaluate defect claims.
• Analyze CPM schedules, evaluate delays, and quantify damages.
• Review contracts, change orders, and project records to develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive documents; handle discovery and depositions.
• Attend mediations, settlements, hearings, arbitrations, and trials; manage client communications and deadlines.
• Oversee associates, paralegals, and consultants to ensure efficient case management and exceptional service.
• Engage in business development and client-relations activities.

Skills

Construction litigation

Litigation management

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Courtroom experience

Client relations

Team leadership

CDARA knowledge

Contract interpretation

Defect litigation knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor

Colorado Bar License

Job description

Fox Rothschild in Denver, CO seeks an Income Partner for the Litigation Department focused on construction litigation and defect matters. The candidate will manage a workload from intake through resolution, including multi-party actions, with significant experience in delay and disruption claims.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of progressive litigation, strong deposition and trial skills, and Colorado licensure. Firm experience and leadership in a collaborative environment are highly valued.