Associate Attorney

Ascent Law

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from ABA accredited law school
  • Active Utah state bar license
  • 3+ years of family law experience handling cases from start to finish
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Effective communicator with clients and team members
  • Excellent writing skills for drafting motions and pleadings
  • Proficient in negotiating and handling hearings/trials

Responsibilities

  • Manage and take family law cases from initiation to resolution
  • Leverage existing systems for efficient client representation
  • Collaborate with team members on case strategies
  • Communicate effectively with clients regarding case progress
  • Draft legal documents such as motions and pleadings
  • Negotiate settlements and represent clients in court as needed
  • Explore diversification into other legal areas within the firm

Benefits

  • Flexible Schedule
  • 3% firm matched IRA
Full Job Description
Do you have significant experience handling divorce and custody matters? Do you want to keep handling family law cases but also want the ability to diversify your legal practice, then Ascent Law may be the place for you. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Ascent Law has an immediate opening for a motivated associate attorney with 3+ years of family law experience who is willing to continue working on family cases, but who is also looking for the opportunity to diversify their practice. We want someone who has the ability to step in and take a family law case from start to finish with minimal oversight. After showing sufficient proficiency in handling family law cases, there will be opportunities to expand your legal practice into the other areas the firm handles, as occasion permits. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: 3 Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association 3 Active Utah state bar license 3 3+ years in family law with the ability to navigate cases from start to finish. 3 Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management skills. 3 Ability to be an efficient and effective communicator with clients, team members and all parties involved. 3 Excellent writing skills including being able to draft various motions, memoranda, and case pleadings. 3 Ability to effectively negotiate resolutions to cases yet be able to handle various hearings and trial when necessary. 3 Willingness to use established systems and practices to efficiently represent clients. Benefits: 3 Flexible Schedule 3 3% firm matched IRA Work Location: West Jordan 84088 If you are tired of just doing family law all day every day and want the ability to expand your areas of practice, please submit a cover letter and resume with references. Schedule: 3 8 hour shift 3 Monday to Friday License/Certification: 3 Bar Required Work Location: In person

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