Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation

Skoubye Nielson Johansen & Baxter LLC; Utah; Hybride; USD 130 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Origination/bonus programs

Flexible scheduling

Résumé du poste

Skoubye Nielson Johansen & Baxter LLC in Salt Lake City, UT seeks an attorney with a Utah Bar license for civil litigation. The role offers hybrid work, a salary of $130,000–$190,000 and full-time status.

Candidates typically have 2–8 years of civil litigation experience and strong research and writing skills. Some part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate, with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active Utah Bar license mandatory.
• 2–8 years of civil litigation experience required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Part‑time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Professional presence

Judgment

Description du poste

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 & Baxteris 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 effective with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and paralegals

What We’re Looking For

• Active Utah Bar license
• 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.