Associate Attorney 2

Litchfield Cavo LLP•Salt Lake City, UT

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with the encouragement and opportunities to develop and advance. Our Salt Lake City office seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated associate attorney with a minimum of two years’ General Insurance Defense experience and an eagerness to learn. Must be licensed to practice in Utah state and federal district courts. Additional admissions to surrounding states preferred. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of matters with a forward-thinking firm, including General Liability, Products Liability, Executive Liability and Business Litigation for nationwide clients.

Requirements

minimum of two years’ General Insurance Defense experience
licensed to practice in Utah state and federal district courts
proactively work independently and as part of a team
demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills
excellent written and verbal communication skills
strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills
ability to move from case to case
knowledge of both state and federal court procedures
proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet

Nice To Haves

Additional admissions to surrounding states preferred

Responsibilities

draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda
draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions
conduct legal research competently and with proficiency
prepare and take depositions of parties and experts
review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence
assist with and participate in trial preparation, mediations and court appearances
interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff