Litigation Associate — Trial Experience in Salt Lake City

The People Of: Professional Services; California; On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Group life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services seeks a Litigation Associate in Salt Lake City, UT with 2+ years of law firm experience to advance a diverse range of disputes and handle meaningful responsibility alongside senior partners.

You will conduct research, draft complex documents, take and defend depositions, and participate in hearings, motions, and arbitrations while building trial experience and strategic litigation skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience advocating directly for clients.
• Insurance, medical malpractice, water law, personal injury or general litigation experience preferred.
• Strong experience with motion practice, depositions and litigation strategy.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently.
• Active Utah Bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis across a range of litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for deposition
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, arbitrations and hearings
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in key litigation events
• Manage and prioritise a diverse caseload
• Develop and implement litigation strategies alongside partners
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel and other parties

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy

Motion practice

Depositions

Written and oral communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Utah Bar admission

Job description

The People Of: Professional Services seeks a Litigation Associate in Salt Lake City, UT with 2+ years of law firm experience to advance a diverse range of disputes and handle meaningful responsibility alongside senior partners.

You will conduct research, draft complex documents, take and defend depositions, and participate in hearings, motions, and arbitrations while building trial experience and strategic litigation skills.