Attorney- UT (Remote)

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced attorney to join their dynamic team in a remote capacity. This role involves independent case management, strategic advocacy for clients, and drafting essential legal documents. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and possess a strong background in Medicaid law, civil litigation, or related fields. With a focus on detail and effective communication, you will play a crucial role in navigating complex legal challenges. Join a progressive firm that values curiosity, passion, and purpose in its mission to support clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of substantive legal experience required.
• Graduate of an ABA accredited law school is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases independently from inception to resolution.
• Draft legal documents and communicate with courts and clients.
• Attend hearings and trials as necessary.

Skills

Substantive legal experience

Positive communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an ABA accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Timekeeping software

Job description

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC is seeking an energetic, independent, experienced, and collaborative attorney residing and actively licensed in Utah to join our team. Preference will be given to candidates holding additional state bars in good standing in jurisdictions situated geographically close to Utah.

Currently, our team is comprised of over 50 attorneys, paralegals, and operations staff working toward the firm’s common goals on a daily basis. Each of our attorneys works remotely from co-working spaces or home offices around the country, supported by paralegals and operations staff located in the firm’s brick and mortar office in South Carolina. Our firm is progressive and fast-paced, caring and culturally forward-thinking. Our team members are detail-oriented, industrious, and engaging connoisseurs of Medicaid. Our practice involves the interplay of multiple related areas of law including Medicaid eligibility and reimbursement, administrative appeals, civil litigation, probate and estate claims, and guardianships. Prior experience in one or more of these areas is preferred, but passion, purpose, and curiosity are most important. This job requires tenacity, determination, and perseverance as essential skills for the day-to-day job. All new attorneys are provided with comprehensive onboarding, training, and supervision.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Independent handling of cases from inception to resolution.
• Craft and execute strategies that optimize favorable outcomes in advocating for clients based on the review of initial case information and on-going fact investigation.
• Substantive communication with courts, administrative offices, financial institutions, and clients.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, appeals, agreements, and security instruments.
• Attendance at hearings and trials.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Graduate of an ABA accredited law school
• Minimum of at least 3 years of substantive legal experience
• Positive and candid communication, both oral and written forms
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a remote team of colleagues and office staff
• Energy, discipline, and self-motivation to thrive in a home office
• High level of organization and time management
• Persistent, resourceful, and proactive in problem-solving and analysis
• Confidence and drive to take initiative and remain accountable for your case outcomes from start to finish
• Tech savvy with working knowledge of Mac/Apples, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, timekeeping software

Applicants will be considered upon the submission of a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references.

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC, provides equal opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.