Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Effectively and appropriately communicate with team members and external parties

• Prepare, review, and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery in support of ongoing litigation files

• Assess litigation case files and pleadings to determine suitable actions

• Advocate for the client’s interests in various litigation environments

• Use internal proprietary software to accurately update and document the status of each account within the assigned inventory

• Analyze and manage litigation inventory reports and files as directed by the Managing Attorney to ensure adherence to firm and client expectations

• Adhere to all client and firm standard operating procedures

• Willingness to travel to different courtrooms within the branch office jurisdiction as needed

• Prepare for and represent clients during hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including developing case strategies, drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, and delivering oral arguments

• Negotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives to resolve disputes effectively while safeguarding client interests

• Assess case merits, evaluate risk exposure, and offer strategic legal advice

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and court procedures

• Undertake additional duties as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Utah

• Ability or willingness to waive into Colorado

• Strong organizational skills and effective time management

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities

• Highly motivated self-starter

• Willingness to learn

• Capability to manage and prioritize a substantial caseload

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals or groups in both verbal and written forms

• Competence in operating a computer, phone, or equivalent device

• Availability to fulfill a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek

• Ability to read and understand position-specific documents and correspondence

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Compensated time off

• Paid holidays

• 401 (K) plan with matching contributions