Attorney---Litigation---Salt Lake City---$140k-$190k
About the role
Join a highly respected regional law firm where you'll work on sophisticated disputes, gain significant responsibility, and collaborate with talented attorneys representing clients across local, regional, and national matters. The firm is a leading regional law firm with a strong presence throughout the Intermountain West, known for delivering exceptional legal counsel across a broad range of practice areas. Its litigation team handles complex disputes for businesses, organizations, and individuals, providing strategic advocacy and practical solutions that help clients achieve their objectives. The firm fosters a collaborative environment where attorneys are empowered to take ownership of their cases while receiving support from experienced colleagues and firm leadership.
Responsibilities
- Work on sophisticated litigation matters for local, regional, and national clients
- Collaborate with talented attorneys and take ownership of cases
- Manage litigation matters with limited supervision
- Conduct legal research, drafting, analysis, and oral advocacy
- Prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple cases effectively
- Handle depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and commitment to client service
Requirements
- 5‑8 years of litigation experience
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Experience managing litigation matters with limited supervision
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple cases effectively
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to client service
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Utah, or ability and willingness to obtain Utah licensure
Skills
- Legal research and writing
- Analytical thinking and oral advocacy
- Organizational and project management
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented practice
- Experience with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life, disability, and employee assistance benefits
- Profit‑sharing opportunities for eligible employees
- Professional staff and attorney support to help drive successful client outcomes
Pay
$140,000 - $190,000 per year