Pay: $160,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected national trial defense firm known for handling high-exposure, sophisticated litigation
- Step into a senior-level role with meaningful responsibility, strong autonomy, and real courtroom involvement
- Work alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented office
- Handle challenging medical malpractice and healthcare matters that sharpen your advocacy and strategy skills
- Enjoy strong benefits, bonus potential, and long-term growth with a firm that values excellent lawyers
Location: Salt Lake City, UT. This is a primarily on-site role with flexibility built in due to court appearances, depositions, and case-related travel. Attorneys have autonomy over their schedules while maintaining a collaborative office presence.
Note: To be considered, you must be actively licensed in Utah and have 4+ years of litigation experience. Experience in medical malpractice defense or healthcare law is required.
About Us We are a nationally respected trial defense firm with a strong reputation for handling complex, high-exposure matters with skill, professionalism, and a client-centered approach. Our attorneys work in a collegial environment that values strong advocacy, collaboration, and long-term growth. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Represent clients in litigation matters from pre-trial through trial
- Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, briefs, and other legal documents
- Attend hearings, depositions, trials, and client meetings
- Conduct legal research, case analysis, and strategic evaluation
- Collaborate with associates, paralegals, and trial attorneys on case strategy
- Manage substantive litigation responsibilities with a high level of independence
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service and communication
- Support business development efforts and contribute to the continued growth of the practice
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active Utah Bar membership
- 4+ years of litigation experience
- Experience in medical malpractice defense or healthcare law
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures
- Strong writing, research, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills
- Professional, personable, and team-oriented
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to do meaningful, high-level litigation work alongside accomplished trial attorneys in a supportive and collaborative setting. This role offers real responsibility, strong mentorship, and the chance to continue building a respected practice in medical malpractice and healthcare-related litigation. It is an excellent fit for a senior attorney who wants both sophisticated work and a strong team culture.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance