Senior Construction Litigator - Lead Trials, Hybrid, Denver

Jobot; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

CLE and bar dues reimbursement

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Construction Litigation Attorney to join our Denver team, independently managing construction defect, contract, and lien matters from inception through trial.

The role requires five+ years in civil litigation, strong defense experience in construction matters, and an active Colorado bar. The attorney will mentor junior staff and collaborate with partners to drive cost-efficient resolutions while supporting a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in construction defect, contract, or mechanic's lien litigation preferred.
• Active Colorado bar in good standing.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and trial skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of construction defect, contract dispute, and lien cases.
• Represent developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and insurers.
• Handle liens, enforcement actions, and related payment disputes.
• Lead all phases of litigation including pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial.
• Take and defend depositions of parties and experts.
• Develop case strategy and provide client/billable budgets.
• Lead mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• First or second chair trials/arbitrations with minimal supervision.
• Mentor associates and paralegals and review their work.

Skills

Civil litigation

Construction law

Deposition

Trial

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Colorado Bar Admission

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Construction Litigation Attorney to join our Denver team, independently managing construction defect, contract, and lien matters from inception through trial.

The role requires five+ years in civil litigation, strong defense experience in construction matters, and an active Colorado bar. The attorney will mentor junior staff and collaborate with partners to drive cost-efficient resolutions while supporting a hybrid work model.