Utah-Licensed Associate Attorney — Personal Injury Practice

Swenson & Shelley Attorneys; St. George (VT); Vor Ort; USD 97.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Swenson & Shelley Attorneys in St. George, UT are seeking an associate attorney licensed to practice in Utah.

You will work closely with senior partners, conduct legal research, draft documents, and manage client files. Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, active Utah Bar admission, and experience in personal injury with strong negotiation and writing skills and caseload management ability.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Utah State Bar admission and licensure are required.
• Strong research, writing, and negotiation skills for personal injury matters.

Aufgaben

• Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts.
• Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently.
• Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action.
• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice.
• Keep files organized to ensure updates are accessible to attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Investigate and gather evidence related to personal injury cases, including police reports, medical records, and witness statements.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel to reach a settlement agreement.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Attend depositions and conduct witness interviews.
• Provide clients with regular updates on the status of their case.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to develop legal strategies and arguments.
• Maintain accurate and complete case files and documentation.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Legal research

Legal writing

Caseload management

Team collaboration

ABA membership

Spanish (helpful)

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Admission to the Utah State Bar

Utah State Bar license (active)

Tools

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

Swenson & Shelley Attorneys in St. George, UT are seeking an associate attorney licensed to practice in Utah.

You will work closely with senior partners, conduct legal research, draft documents, and manage client files. Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, active Utah Bar admission, and experience in personal injury with strong negotiation and writing skills and caseload management ability.