Employment Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Attorney Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

(Remote or Hybrid Available) Experience:

3+ Years

Our client, a nationally recognized

Am Law 100 law firm

, is seeking an experienced

Employment Attorney

to join its Salt Lake City practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated employment matters while gaining meaningful client-facing, deposition, hearing, and trial experience within a national platform.

What You'll Work On: Handle employment-related litigation matters through various stages of the litigation process

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings

Manage written discovery and conduct legal research

Take and defend depositions

Develop case strategy alongside experienced employment litigators

Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trials

Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process

Take on increasing responsibility for matters with limited supervision

What We're Looking For: 3+ years of attorney experience

Employment law and/or employment litigation experience preferred

Strong litigation, research, writing, and analytical skills

Excellent oral advocacy and persuasive communication abilities

Ability to handle assignments with minimal supervision

Strong academic credentials

Trial experience preferred, but not required

Active Utah Bar admission required

Why This Role Stands Out: Remote and hybrid work options

Sophisticated employment work within an Am Law 100 platform

Forward-facing client interaction

Hands-on experience with depositions, hearings, and trials

Strong professional development and mentorship

Collaborative and collegial working environment

Long-term stability and opportunities for advancement

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment attorney seeking greater responsibility, strong mentorship, and long-term growth within a nationally recognized practice.