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Associate Attorney

Ascent Law
West Jordan, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2025

Job description

Job Description

Ascent Law has an immediate opening for an associate attorney with one or more years of experience. Candidates should have litigation experience as well as some transactional experience, in areas such as contracts, family law (divorces and custody matters), bankruptcy, criminal law, civil litigation, and other related matters. Experience in all of the business areas is not required, but a strong familiarity with litigation is necessary. You must be able to appear at hearings, argue motions effectively, take and defend depositions, draft pleadings, research and draft memoranda, briefs, and effectively conduct evidentiary hearings, depositions, and trials.

Location: West Jordan

The firm generally represents individuals in family law, criminal, estate planning, probate, business matters, personal injury matters, and bankruptcy.

We are seeking an associate attorney. If the associate works out well, an equity position will be desired and offered. We currently have 8 attorneys that work closely with each other on cases and client matters. Each attorney is fully responsible for their own performance and is expected to be able to handle a calendar and docket with many variables, while being able to take assignments and work collaboratively on bigger projects. Utah bar license in good standing is required.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample of a memorandum presented to a court supporting or opposing a motion.

This is for an immediate opening.

Responsibilities

Research and Draft Motions, Briefs, Legal Memorandums, Letters, Correspondence,

Identify and address legal issues associated with legal proceedings.

Manage, process, and closely monitor caseload from inception to resolution.

Counsel clients and potential clients on legal matters.

Remain current on federal and state laws, regulations, and practices in family law, real estate law, estate planning, and civil litigation.

Take direction from supervising attorney and/or office manager.

Oversee paralegal and non-attorney staff as needed.

You must maintain 125 billable hours a month.

Qualifications

JD with strong academic credentials.

For recent graduates, law review/journal experience preferred, but not required.

Active Utah State Bar license is required.

Additional State Bar licenses preferred, but not required.

Additional Language abilities (Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure, and work as a team is required.

Exceptional writing ability and interpersonal skills required.

Excellent oral advocacy and court skills required.

You must be able to touch type at 45 WPM

You Must be able to research and draft your own pleadings and documents.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $120,000 $15,000 benefits contribution

Benefits:

 

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Medical contribution of $15,000

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

 

Supplemental pay types:

 

  • Signing bonus

 

License/Certification:

 

  • Bar (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15,000 - $120,000

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