Litigation Associate - Construction Defect

Burg Simpson; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burg Simpson invites a Litigation Associate to join the Construction Defect Department in Englewood, CO. The role involves handling complex construction defect matters and coordinating with senior attorneys, staff, and clients to develop case strategies.

The candidate should have progressive construction litigation experience, Colorado bar admission, and strong research and writing skills. Experience with first chair trial/arbitration is a plus, with opportunities to grow within a nationwide

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Colorado and admission to federal court.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a full litigation caseload and deliver high-quality service.
• First chair trial or arbitration experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of construction defect matters from intake to resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft and argue motions, briefs and pleadings, take depositions.
• Take an active role in discovery, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation.
• Actively prepare and participate in arbitration or trial.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Excellent Writing

Analytical Skills

Caseload Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Colorado Bar Admission

Federal Court Admission

Job description

# Litigation Associate - Construction DefectENGLEWOOD, CO 80112## OverviewSalary Range$120,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryLegal## DescriptionBurg Simpson's Construction Defect Department skillfully handles dozens of complex construction defect cases and has earned a nationwide reputation for holding negligent parties accountable. Our construction defect attorneys collaborate with senior attorneys, other associates and legal staff in developing case management strategies for complex construction defect issues.Responsibilities of the position include:* Managing a caseload of construction defect matters from intake through resolution* Conduct legal research, draft and argue motions, briefs and pleadings, and taking depositions* Take an active role in discovery, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation* Actively prepare and participate in arbitration or trial## QualificationsRequirements of the position include:* Progressive litigation experience in the area of 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 thoughtful and persuasive legal documents* Comfortable managing a full litigation caseload, working collaboratively, and delivery high-quality service to clients* First chair trial or arbitration experience with knowledge of trial and hearing procedures is preferred, but not required