Litigation Associate Attorney
Litigation Associate Attorney
Salt Lake City, UT
Compensation DOE
A highly respected law firm in Salt Lake City, that has been representing clients for over 75 years in a variety of practice areas, is hiring an Associate Attorney to manage various litigation cases.
Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in litigation, preferably in a law firm setting, that can hit the ground running.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team of legal professionals where you’ll have access to mentorship from Partners, client interaction, and tons of professional growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Managing a range of litigation cases, including pre-litigation, electronic discovery, motion practice, trial preparations and appeals
- Conducting comprehensive legal research and drafting detailed legal documents, including pleadings, motions, judgments and briefs
- Conducting depositions, hearings, and trials
- Collaborating with Partners and clients to develop effective case strategies and legal counsel
- Analyzing and interpreting complex legal issues
- Engaging in settlement negotiations
- Maintaining and organizing case files
- Ensuring adherence to legal procedures and deadlines
- Reporting to Partners and clients on case statuses
- Staying up to date on legal practices
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Utah State Bar
- 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm
- Commercial, civil or business litigation experience highly desired
- Experience in trial preparation
- Experience managing electronic discovery
- Experience preparing written briefs, motions and pleadings
- Experience arguing cases in court
- Experience taking depositions
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical and research skills
- High degree of professionalism
- Ability to manage confidentiality and ethical standards
- Ability to work both independently and with a team
- Excellent attention to detail
Perks
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Profit sharing
- 401(k)
- Paid parking
- Paid CLE dues
- HSA funding
- Paid time off
- Flexibility
PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.