Attorney (Non-Shareholder Track)

Kirton McConkie PC; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirton McConkie PC in Utah seeks an attorney for its Religious Organizations practice group. The successful candidate will perform legal research and writing, interview clients, and interact with shareholders and other attorneys to address complex issues.

Candidates must have strong academic credentials, a commitment to ethics, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while delivering timely, organized work. Active Utah Bar membership or readiness to take the exam is required.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Utah Bar member or willingness to sit for Utah Bar exam.
• Strong ethics and academic credentials.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver timely, organized work.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and writing.
• Interview clients and gather facts.
• Collaborate with shareholders and attorneys to address issues.
• Maintain organized, timely task completion.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client interviewing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Kirton McConkie has an exciting opportunity for an attorney to work in their Religious Organizations practice group. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and hard-working, with the ability to perform a wide variety of legal tasks including legal research and writing, and interviewing/interacting with clients and others. Candidates must be able to perform investigative work and convey findings in a succinct and thorough manner. Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to collaborate with shareholders and other attorneys to address challenging legal issues.

Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, demonstrate a commitment to ethics, be able to work with minimal supervision, and ensure that tasks are completed in a timely, organized, and efficient manner. Candidates must be an active member of the Utah Bar or be willing to take the Utah State Bar exam as soon as possible.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and a 3 to 5 page legal writing sample.