Employment Litigation Associate

Aionios LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid work model

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

Aionios LLC is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney for its Salt Lake City practice. The role offers exposure to sophisticated employment matters within a national platform, with client-facing duties, depositions, hearings, and trials.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of attorney experience, Utah bar admission, and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. Remote and hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of attorney experience in employment law or employment litigation.
• Active Utah Bar admission required.
• Experience handling matter stages from pleadings to trials is preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and proven research/writing abilities.
• Ability to manage assignments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment-related litigation through various stages of the process.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Manage written discovery and conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions; develop case strategy with senior litigators.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Writing

Oral Advocacy

Analytical Skills

Independent Work

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Employment Attorney

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Remote or Hybrid Available)

Experience: 3+ Years

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join its Salt Lake City practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated employment matters while gaining meaningful client-facing, deposition, hearing, and trial experience within a national platform.

What You'll Work On:

• Handle employment-related litigation matters through various stages of the litigation process

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings

• Manage written discovery and conduct legal research

• Take and defend depositions

• Develop case strategy alongside experienced employment litigators

• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trials

• Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process

• Take on increasing responsibility for matters with limited supervision

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of attorney experience

• Employment law and/or employment litigation experience preferred

• Strong litigation, research, writing, and analytical skills

• Excellent oral advocacy and persuasive communication abilities

• Ability to handle assignments with minimal supervision

• Strong academic credentials

• Trial experience preferred, but not required

• Active Utah Bar admission required

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Remote and hybrid work options

• Sophisticated employment work within an Am Law 100 platform

• Forward-facing client interaction

• Hands-on experience with depositions, hearings, and trials

• Strong professional development and mentorship

• Collaborative and collegial working environment

• Long-term stability and opportunities for advancement

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment attorney seeking greater responsibility, strong mentorship, and long-term growth within a nationally recognized practice.