Commercial Litigation Associate (2-4 years): Salt Lake City

About the role

Holland & Hart is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2‑4 years of experience to join the firm in its Salt Lake City location. The application window is anticipated to close on or after December 15, 2026. The firm is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity, a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration, and offers sophisticated, challenging projects with diverse, innovative clients. Holland & Hart’s core values—integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, commitment to one another, a diverse workforce, community engagement, and living full lives—shape all aspects of its culture. The firm provides attorneys with opportunities to seek balance through sabbaticals, service opportunities via the Holland & Hart Foundation, team retreats, and flexible‑hour or hybrid work arrangements. Holland & Hart is a full‑service law firm with more than 500 lawyers in 14 offices throughout the Mountain West and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Invest approximately 1,800 hours annually on billable matters.
• Complete 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work) each year.
• Dedicate at least 25 hours to Community‑building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment activities.
• Contribute to firm life through committees and firm‑wide initiatives.

Requirements

• 2‑4 years of top‑tier law firm experience in complex litigation matters.
• Energetic personality with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Professional references are required.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background (preferred).
• Complex commercial litigation experience (preferred).
• Judicial clerkship experience (preferred).

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Team collaboration.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Reduced‑time program.
• Sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, LTD coverage (effective date of hire for full‑time staff).
• Enhanced parental leave for primary and non‑primary caregivers.
• Automatic Off‑Ramp/On‑Ramp program before and after parental leave.
• Inclusive fertility and family‑forming benefits.
• Voluntary income protection options: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Subscription service for continuing legal education.
• Free or discounted legal services.
• Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation (volunteer activities).
• Part‑time employees may receive pro‑rated access to many of these benefits.

Pay

Compensation is merit‑based, tied to individual performance, achievements, and team contributions. Associates are eligible for a generous bonus program that rewards financial contributions and hard work, and may receive fee splits.

Schedule

Associates are expected to bill approximately 1,800 hours per year, complete 75 hours of pro bono/public service (or 50