Description:
A Law Firm is seeking to hire a determined and efficient Associate Attorney to join our growing law firm located in Salt Lake City with 2-5 years of experience. As an Associate Attorney you will work directly with senior associates to draft documents, assist in litigation matters, perform legal research, and assist in the day-to-day operations of legal matters.Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents.
- Draft motions and handle litigation matters under senior attorney supervision.
- Provide support to senior associates and owner of the firm.
- Review and file court documents in a timely manner.
- Ensure Attorney – Client confidentiality.
- Advise clients on solutions to conflicts.
Qualifications:
- Accredited Law Degree
- Utah State Bar Licensed and in good standing required. (Texas, Nevada, and California Licenses desired also but not required.)
- Experience in a law firm or legal practice.
- Experience in drafting and arguing motions and assisting in complex litigation matters, including all stages of discovery and motion practice.
- Oral and written advocacy skills, with significant legal research experience necessary.
- Experience in preparing and reviewing various transactional, employment, and real estate documents.
- Conscientious with a proven attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate practical ideas and solutions.
- Strong verbal skills, with ability to clearly communicate advice to clients and others.
- Embraces teamwork and values collaboration.
- Willingness to leave a "comfort zone" and learn new areas of law.
