Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation

Skoubye Nielson Johansen & Baxter LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); Híbrido; USD 130.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Origination bonus

Collection bonus

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work

Mentorship culture

Advancement potential

Descripción de la vacante

Skoubye Nielson Johansen & Baxter is seeking a civil litigation attorney in Salt Lake City, UT for a full-time hybrid role. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits with flexible scheduling and mentorship opportunities.

The candidate will manage litigation from pleadings through appeal, draft motions, handle discovery, and participate in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.

Formación

• 2–8 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, sound judgment, professional presence.

Responsabilidades

• Manage litigation matters from initial pleadings through trial and appeal.
• Draft and argue motions; handle written discovery and depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and paralegals.

Conocimientos

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Salt Lake City, UT | $130,000 – $190,000 | Full-Time | Hybrid

What makes this role worth a look:

• No expectation to bring an existing book of business
• Manageable billable hour requirements, with credit for business development
• Employer-paid health, disability, and life insurance, plus retirement and origination/collection bonus programs
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid options
• A firm culture that takes mentorship and work-life balance seriously
• Clear advancement potential, including membership track consideration

About Us

Skoubye Nielson Johansen & Baxter is a well-established civil and commercial litigation firm with fifteen attorneys serving clients throughout Utah and in jurisdictions across the country. Our practice spans construction law, real estate and property disputes, transportation law, and estate and business planning. Attorneys here work directly with clients and collaborate closely with experienced colleagues in a collegial, professional environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage litigation matters from initial pleadings through trial and appeal
• Draft and argue motions; handle written discovery and depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and paralegals

What We're Looking For

• 2–8 years of civil litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills, sound judgment, professional presence
• Part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate

Our Process

We move quickly. Most candidates can expect a decision within two weeks of interviewing.