Associate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Investigate and gather evidence related to personal injury cases, including police reports, medical records, and witness statements
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel to reach a settlement agreement
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
• Attend depositions and conduct witness interviews
• Provide clients with regular updates on the status of their case
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to develop legal strategies and arguments
• Maintain accurate and complete case files and documentation

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Utah State Bar (or Arizona)
• Experience practicing personal injury law
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proven track record of successful settlements and verdicts
• Experience with case management software and technology
• Solution Focused
• Kind and compassionate
• Service-oriented
• Respectful
• Collaborative
• Authentic and real
• Consistent
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Accountable for results

About Swenson & Shelley Attorneys

Swenson & Shelley is a small but growing law firm with a supportive and fun-loving team. We have attorneys licensed to practice law in Utah, California, Idaho, and Arizona. If you want to work in an environment where you can learn and grow, support an expanding business, and build a healthy culture, this is the right place for you.

Pay

$92,000 - $180,000/year