Appellate - Civil Attorney - UT

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.; South Jordan (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

In-house CLE

Flexible work-from-home policy

Job summary

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. in Utah seeks an appellate attorney with strong writing and research skills to join a growing appellate practice.

This role offers meaningful appellate work, close collaboration with trial teams, and opportunities to sharpen advocacy in state and federal courts. You will work with a collaborative team, receive mentorship, participate in in-house CLE, and benefit from a transparent six-year path to partnership, along with a competitive base salary and flexible

Qualifications

• Utah Bar member in good standing.
• 1+ years of appellate-level judicial clerkship experience.
• Prior clerkship experience in Utah preferred.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and a strong desire to provide exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Engage in real appellate work alongside trial teams.
• Participate in complex motion practice and brief writing.
• Benefit from mentorship and in-house CLE.

Job description

Research sharp arguments. Write briefs that win. Build a career in appellate law.

At JSH, appellate attorneys don't just draft memos in the background or occasionally handle infrequent appeals - they shape the arguments that go before the courts, working closely with trial teams from case strategy through final appeal. If you clerked at the appellate level and want to keep sharpening that craft while also getting real courtroom experience, this is that opportunity.

We’re one of the largest and most experienced trial and appellate firms in the Southwest and trusted by major carriers across the region. Our Appellate practice is growing, and we're looking for a highly motivated attorney with appellate-level judicial clerkship experience to join a team known for developing exceptional writers and oral advocates alike.

What sets JSH apart:

• Real appellate work paired with the opportunity to handle complex motion practice
• Mentorship program + structured new lawyer training + in-house CLE
• Clear, transparent six-year path to partnership
• Transparent bonus structure on top of a competitive base salary
• Flexible work-from-home policy and a collaborative, supportive environment

What we’re looking for:

• Utah Bar member in good standing
• 1+ years of appellate-level judicial clerkship experience (state or federal); prior clerkship experience in Utah preferred
• Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills
I>Excellent academic credentials and a strong desire to provide exceptional client service

The bottom line:

Good pay, full benefits, and a firm that will invest in making you an appellate attorney.

Jones, Skelton & Hochuli is an equal opportunity employer.

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