What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Litigation Attorney position at LJW Solutions?
⚖️ Civil Litigation Attorney – Construction Litigation | Denver, CO
🏆 Legal 500 Ranked | 'Best Places to Work' | Award-Winning Litigation Boutique
Looking to specialize your litigation career in one of Denver's most respected construction litigation boutiques?
Recognized for handling sophisticated, high-stakes construction disputes, this specialist firm offers the opportunity to work alongside accomplished litigators on complex matters typically associated with much larger practices.
With a genuinely collaborative culture, excellent mentorship, and a strong commitment to professional development and work-life balance, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious attorney looking to develop their expertise within a supportive, high-performing team.
⚖️ The Role
- Handle a diverse caseload of complex civil and construction litigation matters, including construction defects, contractual disputes, and general liability claims.
- Represent developers, contractors, construction professionals, and insurers in sophisticated, often high-value disputes.
- Manage litigation through various stages, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
- Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
- Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies and achieve successful outcomes.
- Gain exposure to challenging, technically complex litigation while developing greater responsibility and autonomy.
🎯 What You'll Bring
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Colorado Bar, or eligibility for admission.
- Experience handling civil litigation, construction litigation, construction defect, or insurance defense matters.
- Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Experience with discovery, depositions, motions, and litigation case management.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach.
- A genuine interest in developing specialist expertise in construction litigation.
Construction litigation experience is highly desirable, although attorneys with transferable civil litigation or insurance defense experience are also encouraged to apply.
💰 Perks & Benefits
⭐ Award-Winning Practice – Join a firm recognized by Legal 500, Chambers Ranked, Best Law Firms.
⭐ High-Quality Litigation – Work on sophisticated, high-exposure disputes involving prominent construction and development clients.
⭐ Exceptional Mentorship – Learn directly from highly regarded attorneys with extensive experience in construction litigation.
⭐ Career Development – Opportunities to expand your litigation expertise, take on greater responsibility, and develop professionally within a growing practice.
⭐ Collaborative Culture – A supportive, team-oriented environment where attorneys work together and individual contributions are valued.
⭐ Work-Life Balance – A firm that recognizes the importance of maintaining a healthy balance outside demanding litigation deadlines.
📩 Interested in learning more?
Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity - alicia@ljwsolutions.com