Labor & Employment Attorney (entry-level-4 years)

A Reputable Law Firm•Salt Lake, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A reputable law firm is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney to join its Salt Lake City office. This role is ideal for candidates with 0-4 years of traditional labor and employment experience who possess strong writing, research, and analytical skills. The firm is looking for individuals capable of taking depositions, handling administrative hearings, and serving as second chair in trials. Contributions to the firm's life and collective success are vital, and lawyers are encouraged to engage through various committees and firm activities.

Requirements

0-4 years of traditional labor and employment experience
Strong writing skills
Excellent research skills
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to take depositions
Ability to handle administrative hearings
Ability to serve as second chair in trials

Nice To Haves

Strong academic background
Compelling law school experience (e.g., law review, law journal)
Judicial clerkship experience
Federal clerkship

Responsibilities

Take depositions
Handle administrative hearings
Serve as second chair in trials
Invest 1800 hours on billable matters
Complete 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work)
Dedicate at least 25 hours to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Engage in firm activities and committees

Benefits

Merit-based compensation
Generous bonus program
Fee splits for associates
Wellness program
Unlimited PTO
Reduced time program
Sabbatical program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
STD (Short-Term Disability)
LTD (Long-Term Disability)
Voluntary income protection benefits (supplemental life, accident, critical illness, long-term care insurances)
401(k)-retirement plan with company match