Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Bonus opportunities

Mentorship program

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Salt Lake City seeks an attorney with 1+ year of litigation experience to represent clients in civil and commercial matters. You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, and appear in hearings, working closely with senior litigators in a collaborative, mentorship-focused environment.

The firm emphasizes meaningful case responsibility, hybrid work, and a clear path toward partnership, with bonus opportunities and long-term advancement in a well-established boutique

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• 2+ years of civil litigation strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong courtroom presence and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a collaborative environment.
• Professional, client-focused approach with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil and commercial litigation from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Manage written discovery, depositions, and case preparation.
• Appear in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys on complex litigation.
• Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and guidance.
• Contribute to business development while growing your own practice.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

Join a respected boutique litigation firm where you'll have meaningful responsibility from day one. Work directly with experienced attorneys who are committed to mentorship and your long-term success. Enjoy a true hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance. No book of business required to succeed or grow your career. Clear path toward partnership and long-term advancement. Earn additional income through bonus opportunities, including origination and collection bonuses. Handle sophisticated civil and commercial litigation matters across a variety of practice areas.

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah – Hybrid schedule offering flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with our litigation team.

Note

Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Utah and have litigation experience. We are especially interested in attorneys with approximately 2+ years of civil litigation experience, though strong junior and more experienced attorneys will also be considered.

About Us

We are a well-established boutique law firm that believes exceptional legal representation starts with exceptional client relationships. Our collaborative team handles sophisticated civil and commercial litigation while fostering an environment where attorneys receive mentorship, meaningful courtroom experience, and opportunities for long-term career growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in civil and commercial litigation matters from case inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Manage written discovery, depositions, and case preparation.
• Appear in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and practical legal guidance.
• Contribute to business development efforts while growing your own practice over time.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience required.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong courtroom presence and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a collaborative environment.
• Professional, client-focused approach with sound judgment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe talented attorneys thrive when they're trusted, supported, and given opportunities to grow. You'll enjoy meaningful case responsibility, approachable leadership, mentorship from experienced litigators, manageable billable expectations, hybrid flexibility, excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, and a clear path toward partnership in a collaborative firm culture.