Commercial Litigation Associate

Foley & Lardner LLP; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 290,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Adoption assistance

Backup dependent care

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP invites an Associate to join the Commercial Litigation Practice Group in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of business litigation experience and must be an active Utah Bar member in good standing or eligible for timely admission.

The role requires handling complex matters in state and federal courts and a demonstrated ability in legal writing and oral advocacy. Responsibilities include discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, defending depositions, and

Qualifications

• Active Utah Bar in good standing or eligible for timely admission.
• 4–6 years of business litigation experience.
• JD from an ABA‑accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage written and document discovery.
• Draft pleadings, motions and other court filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions; prepare witnesses.
• Appear for status conferences and argue motions.
• Demonstrate persuasive written and oral advocacy.

Skills

Persuasive writing

Oral advocacy

Litigation management

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

• Foley & Lardner is seeking an Associate for their Commercial Litigation Practice Group in Salt Lake City.
• Candidates should have 4-6 years of business litigation experience (Classes of 2020-2022).
• Must be an active member of the Utah Bar in good standing, or eligible for timely admission as a condition of employment.
• Requires substantial experience with complex business litigation matters in both state and federal courts.
• Key responsibilities include conducting and managing written and document discovery, and drafting pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Further responsibilities involve conducting and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, appearing for status conferences, and arguing motions.
• A demonstrated ability as a persuasive legal writer and oral advocate is essential.
• Experience with settlement conferences, negotiations, and trial preparation is preferred.
• Comfort with direct interaction with partners and clients is expected.
• Strong academic credentials and a JD from an ABA-approved law school are required.
• The expected salary range for this position is $290,000 - $350,000.
• A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance, adoption assistance, and backup dependent care.