Litigation Attorney

Strong & Hanni; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(k) retirement

Health - Select Health plan

Paid dental

Paid life insurance

Paid covered parking or UTA pass

Job summary

A respected law firm in Utah seeks an Associate Litigation Attorney to join its insurance defense litigation practice. This position, based in Salt Lake City, requires a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience and a license to practice in Utah. Responsibilities include taking and defending depositions, conducting legal research, and arguing motions. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and has a strong work ethic. The firm offers a generous benefits package including a 401(k), health plan, and paid insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience required.
• Prior insurance defense experience preferred.
• Must be organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Ability to take and defend depositions.
• Skilled in legal research methods.
• Ability to brief and argue motions.
• Maintain organized case files and communicate progress.
• Work independently while meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

Legal research methods

Ability to take and defend depositions

Writing skills

Legal analysis

Organized and self-motivated

Education

Licensed to practice in the State of Utah

2+ years of litigation experience

Job description

Strong and Hanni Law Firm

Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Strong and Hanni has an opportunity for an Associate Litigation Attorney in one of our insurance defense litigation practices. This position will join an established practice group focused on defense litigation. This position will primarily practice from our Salt Lake City, Utah office.

Established in 1888, Strong and Hanni is one of Utah's most respected and experienced law firms. Strong and Hanni is well known for its trial practice both in state and federal court along with its business and personal legal services including commercial litigation, corporate and commercial representation, general business, securities, tax, employment law, construction law, governmental liability, family law, product liability, professional liability and much more. Strong and Hanni with its 95 attorneys is proud of its service to its clients and its reputation in the legal community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to take and defend depositions.
• Skilled in legal research methods.
• Ability to brief and argue motions.
• Excellent writing skills and legal analysis.
• Must be organized and self-motivated.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and demonstrate a history of effectively working independently and delivering a consistent work product.

Qualifications:

• 2 + years of litigation experience.
• Prior insurance defense experience preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of Utah.

Benefits:

• Generous 401(k) retirement
• Health - Select Health plan
• Paid dental
• Paid life insurance
• Paid covered parking or UTA pass