Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Litigation Associate Attorney position is onsite in Salt Lake City, UT. The salary range is $225,000–$390,000 per year. Direct Counsel is partnering with a prestigious AmLaw 10 law firm for its Salt Lake City office. The attorney supports complex litigation from case strategy through trial preparation, drafting legal documents, conducting research, and assisting with discovery and depositions. The role contributes to high-stakes matters while developing advocacy and litigation management skills alongside experienced litigators.

What you'll do

• Assist with all phases of complex litigation and case strategy
• draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
• conduct legal research and factual investigations
• support discovery, depositions, and trial preparation
• collaborate with senior attorneys
• manage deadlines and contribute to litigation strategy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation associate attorney

salt lake city ut

direct counsel

complex litigation

legal research

pleadings and motions

discovery

depositions

trial preparation

utah bar

$225k–$390k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• mentorship, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires admission to the Utah Bar and lists 1–6 years of litigation experience, despite the source title’s parenthetical experience wording.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.