Senior Litigation Attorney

Pay: $160000.00 - $210000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected national trial defense firm known for handling high-exposure sophisticated litigation
• Step into a senior-level role with meaningful responsibility strong autonomy and real courtroom involvement
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative team-oriented office
• Handle challenging medical malpractice and healthcare matters that sharpen your advocacy and strategy skills
• Enjoy strong benefits bonus potential and long-term growth with a firm that values excellent lawyers

Location: Salt Lake City UT. This is a primarily on-site role with flexibility built in due to court appearances depositions and case-related travel. Attorneys have autonomy over their schedules while maintaining a collaborative office presence.

Note: To be considered you must be actively licensed in Utah and have 4 years of litigation experience. Experience in medical malpractice defense or healthcare law is required.

About Us We are a nationally respected trial defense firm with a strong reputation for handling complex high-exposure matters with skill professionalism and a client-centered approach. Our attorneys work in a collegial environment that values strong advocacy collaboration and long-term growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in litigation matters from pre-trial through trial
• Draft pleadings motions written discovery briefs and other legal documents
• Attend hearings depositions trials and client meetings
• Conduct legal research case analysis and strategic evaluation
• Collaborate with associates paralegals and trial attorneys on case strategy
• Manage substantive litigation responsibilities with a high level of independence
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service and communication
• Support business development efforts and contribute to the continued growth of the practice

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Utah Bar membership
• 4 years of litigation experience
• Experience in medical malpractice defense or healthcare law
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures
• Strong writing research negotiation and analytical skills
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills
• Professional personable and team-oriented

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do meaningful high-level litigation work alongside accomplished trial attorneys in a supportive and collaborative setting. This role offers real responsibility strong mentorship and the chance to continue building a respected practice in medical malpractice and healthcare-related litigation. It is an excellent fit for a senior attorney who wants both sophisticated work and a strong team culture.

JPC-819

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: UT bar license 4 yrs litigation exp. AND medical malpractice defense OR healthcare law exp.

• Nice to haves: trial experience defense-side litigation background and stronger client-facing/business development ability.

• Additional context: Relocation- No. Packages - No

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Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

National trial defense firm seeking a Utah-barred senior litigator for Salt Lake City. Need 5 years of litigation experience with medical malpractice defense or healthcare law experience. Primarily on-site with schedule flexibility tied to court depo and case travel.

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