Civil Litigation Attorney at Orion Placement in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Job description

• Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
• Why This Is a Great Opportunity
• Join a respected boutique litigation firm where you'll have meaningful responsibility from day one.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys who are committed to mentorship and your long-term success.
• Enjoy a true hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.
• No book of business required to succeed or grow your career.
• Clear path toward partnership and long-term advancement.
• Earn additional income through bonus opportunities, including origination and collection bonuses.
• Handle sophisticated civil and commercial litigation matters across a variety of practice areas.
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah – Hybrid schedule offering flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with our litigation team.
• Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Utah and have litigation experience. We are especially interested in attorneys with approximately 2+ years of civil litigation experience, though strong junior and more experienced attorneys will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil and commercial litigation matters from case inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Manage written discovery, depositions, and case preparation.
• Appear in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and practical legal guidance.
• Contribute to business development efforts while growing your own practice over time.

Requirements

• Active Utah Bar license.
• 1+ years of litigation experience required.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong courtroom presence and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a collaborative environment.
• Professional, client-focused approach with sound judgment.

Skills

Required

• Active Utah Bar license
• Litigation experience

Preferred

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience

Benefits

• We believe talented attorneys thrive when they're trusted, supported, and given opportunities to grow. You'll enjoy meaningful case responsibility, approachable leadership, mentorship from experienced litigators, manageable billable expectations, hybrid flexibility, excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, and a clear path toward partnership in a collaborative firm culture.
• JPC-1491
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance