Associate Attorney

Swenson & Shelley; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Swenson & Shelley in St. George, UT is seeking an Associate Attorney to support its personal injury practice.

The full-time on-site role involves managing a caseload from intake through resolution and collaborating with senior attorneys. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and discovery, communicate with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel, and participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and Personal Injury Law and ability to apply principles to complex facts.
• Clear, practical legal advice to clients while maintaining professional judgment.
• Proficient legal research with case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload from intake through resolution with supervision from senior attorneys.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and, when appropriate, trials.
• Analyze medical records and liability facts; evaluate case value and strategy.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and maintain detailed file documentation.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Trial preparation

Ethical standards

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Company Description

Swenson & Shelley is a personal injury law firm with offices in St. George and Salt Lake City, Utah, focused on advocating for individuals and families affected by accidents and wrongful death. The firm’s award-winning trial lawyers handle a wide range of matters, including motor vehicle, dog bite, slip and fall, and complex catastrophic injury cases. With years of experience and a record of proven results, the team provides attentive, compassionate representation while aggressively pursuing clients’ rights and fair compensation. Swenson & Shelley is committed to guiding clients through medical, insurance, and financial challenges so they can focus on healing. The firm’s areas of expertise include bike, car, motorcycle, bus, boating, construction, pedestrian, drunk driver, zipline accidents, brain injuries, sexual abuse, and other personal injury claims.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will work full time on-site in St. George, UT, supporting the firm’s personal injury practice. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing a caseload from intake through resolution, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence, and communicating regularly with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel. The role involves attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and, when appropriate, trials under the supervision and collaboration of senior attorneys. The Associate Attorney will analyze medical records and liability facts, evaluate case value and strategy, and participate in settlement negotiations to help maximize client recovery. This position also includes maintaining detailed file documentation, meeting deadlines, and contributing to a professional, client-centered team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and Personal Injury Law, with the ability to apply legal principles to complex fact patterns.
• Ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice to clients while maintaining professional judgment and ethical standards.
• Proficiency in Legal Research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources, and in applying findings to case strategy.
• Effective Negotiation skills for working with insurance companies, opposing counsel, and other parties to achieve fair settlements.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Utah (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting litigation documents and interacting with clients in stressful situations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Trial, mediation, or deposition experience in personal injury or civil litigation is preferred.
• Commitment to client advocacy, empathy for individuals recovering from serious injuries, and ability to work collaboratively within a team.