Attorney

Ascendion; Utah; On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join a boutique Salt Lake City litigation team. The role focuses on state court defense with some federal cases, delivering hands-on deposition and courtroom work, within a supportive, collegial culture and a fast-moving process.

Candidates should have 3–4 years of experience, Utah Bar eligibility, and the ability to handle increasing responsibility; compensation ranges from $150,000 to $185,000 with annual discretionary bonus and a path

Qualifications

• Litigation background with hands-on deposition and courtroom experience.
• Trial experience is a plus, not a requirement.
• Ideally 3‑4 years of experience - ready to take on more responsibility and work with greater independence - but strong 1‑3 year candidates will also be considered.
• Active Utah Bar license, or ability to obtain one.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a good attitude - this firm values collaboration and willingness to help colleagues as much as raw billable numbers.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Courtroom experience

Trial experience

3-4 years experience

Education

Utah Bar license

Job description

Insurance Defense Attorney | Salt Lake City, UT

A well-established, boutique insurance defense firm in Salt Lake City is looking to add an Insurance Defense Attorney to their litigation team.

This is a firm that has built a reputation for high-quality work, strong client relationships, and a genuinely collegial culture - and right now, they have more work than their current team can handle. They're looking for someone who wants to step in, dig in, and grow with the firm.

About the Opportunity

• Boutique firm with 3 partners and 3 associates, located in a standalone office space just outside downtown Salt Lake City
• Primarily state court litigation, with some federal court matters
• Insurance defense caseload; medical malpractice experience is a plus but not required - the firm is happy to train motivated litigators on this niche
• Billable target: 1,850 hours
• Real, near‑term path to partnership
• Relaxed, adult‑oriented culture - team is in office 5x/week, but the firm trusts its attorneys to manage their workload, PTO, and appointments like professionals (no clock‑watching)
• Dog‑friendly office (yes, really)

What They're Looking For

• Litigation background with hands‑on deposition and courtroom experience
• Trial experience is a plus, not a requirement
• Ideally 3‑4 years of experience - ready to take on more responsibility and work with greater independence - but strong 1‑3 year candidates will also be considered
• Active Utah Bar license, or ability to obtain one
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a good attitude - this firm values collaboration and willingness to help colleagues as much as raw billable numbers

Compensation & Growth

• After the 3rd/4th year, compensation shifts to a more performance‑based structure tied to billables, independent case management, and overall contribution
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Compensation was recently adjusted to stay competitive as larger firms expand into the Salt Lake City market

Process

This firm moves fast - no layers of red tape or drawn‑out interview processes. Candidates typically meet with the team in a single, comprehensive interview, and feedback is provided quickly (within about a week of submission).

Pay range and compensation package

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $185,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: