Litigation Associate

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging role

Professional growth

Total compensation

Workplace culture

Bar exam reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Salt Lake City seeks a mid-level Litigation Associate to join our office. The candidate should have at least three years of civil litigation experience and a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

The ideal candidate will draft pleadings and motions, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, and perform legal research and writing. Strong communication, teamwork, and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of three years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and related documents.
• Experience managing discovery and depositions.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, including depositions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Skills

Civil litigation

Drafting pleadings

Motions

Discovery management

Depositions

Legal research

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. ABA-accredited

Job description

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate to join our Salt Lake City Utah office. The candidate should have minimum of three years of civil litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting pleadings, motions, and related litigation documents; managing discovery, including taking and defending witnesses for depositions; and conducting legal research, analysis and writing.

• This position is located in our Salt Lake City office
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• A minimum of three years’ litigation experience
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

Learning & Growth

Total Compensation

Planning for the Future

Culture & Workplace

Learning & Growth

We are committed to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive both personally and professionally. It's why we invest in and provide the following resources and guidance to help you grow your career with confidence.

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement

Michael Best & Friedrich LLPandMichael Best Strategies LLC,(collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status,sex(including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

For Colorado applicants only (as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act): The starting salary for associate positions in our Denver office is $190,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.