Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo LLP; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join their dynamic Salt Lake City office. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse legal matters, including General Liability and Business Litigation, while working alongside experienced trial attorneys. The firm prioritizes client service and professional development, providing a supportive environment for growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in insurance defense and a commitment to excellence. If you're ready to advance your career in a forward-thinking firm, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Experienced Support Staff

Current Technology

Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ General Insurance Defense experience.
• Must be licensed to practice in Utah state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation and insurance defense litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and prepare for trial.

Skills

Legal Research

Analytical Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Court Procedures

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

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Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.

Our Salt Lake City, UT office is growing and actively seeking an Associate Attorney interested in growing their career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated associate attorney with a minimum of two years’ General Insurance Defense experience and an eagerness to learn. Must be licensed to practice in Utah state and federal district courts. Additional admissions to surrounding states preferred. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of matters with a forward-thinking firm, including General Liability, Products Liability, Executive Liability and Business Litigation for nationwide clients.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following:

· proactively work independently and as part of a team;

· demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;

· excellent written and verbal communication skills;

· strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;

· ability to move from case to case;

· knowledge of both state and federal court procedures; and

· proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload involving civil litigation and insurance defense litigation in a number of the following areas: medical malpractice, general, products and premises liability, financial institutions, professional liability and business litigation. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

· draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;

· draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;

· conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;

· prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;

· review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence;

· assist with and participate in trial preparation, mediations and court appearances; and,

· interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.'

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