Litigation Attorney Jobs in Utah

A Litigation Attorney, also known as a Trial Lawyer, represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. They manage all phases of the litigation process from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal. Their job involves extensive research, drafting legal documents, negotiation, and presenting cases in court. Litigation Attorneys play a critical role in the legal industry, as they not only represent individuals in disputes but also protect the legal rights of businesses and corporations.

Important skills for a Litigation Attorney include strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills, a high degree of professionalism, and the capacity to handle large amounts of information. They should also be adaptable, as they need to devise the best strategic approach for each case. To become a Litigation Attorney, one must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and must have passed the state bar examination. Prior to becoming a Litigation Attorney, an individual may have served roles as a Legal Intern, Junior Lawyer, or a Legal Associate, where they gain exposure to various aspects of the law and legal practice.

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Attorney Litigation Hybrid 148476 Salt Lake City, UT

  • Mission
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago

A growing national law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate for its new satellite location in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. This role offers sophisticated litigation work, meaningful...

Hybrid

Employment Litigation Associate

  • Jackson Lewis
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 12 days ago

court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort...

Hybrid

Trial Attorney (Tax) (Special Trial Attorney)

  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 13 days ago

Summary With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found...

In Person Full Time

Trial Attorney (T-ASA)

  • US Offices, Boards and Divisions
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 days ago

Clarification from the agency United States Citizens Duties The Aviation, Space & Admiralty Litigation Section of the Torts Branch handles aviation, space, and maritime cases and claims....

In Person Full Time

Employment Litigation Associate

  • Ogletree Deakins
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 20 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 20 days ago

Employment Litigation Associate Ogletree Deakins - 3.3 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending...

In Person

Trial Attorney (Office of Immigration Litigation)

  • US Offices, Boards and Divisions
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 26 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 26 days ago

Trial Attorney (Office of Immigration Litigation) US Offices, Boards and Divisions Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $147,945 - $197,200 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Bar Full Job...

In Person Full Time

Senior Litigation Counsel (Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation)

  • US Offices, Boards and Divisions
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 26 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 26 days ago

Senior Litigation Counsel (Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation) US Offices, Boards and Divisions Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $147,945 - $197,200 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications...

In Person Full Time

Senior Litigation Attorney

  • Hall Prangle \u0026 Schoonveld, LLC
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 28 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 28 days ago

Who we Are Hall Prangle LLC is a leading national trial defense law firm with a longstanding reputation for our success at trial, especially in high-exposure cases related to healthcare law. Our...

In Person

Trademark/Copyright Litigation Associate (Remote)

  • Husch Blackwell, LLP
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago

Login or Register Home Daily Jobs Post A Job Employers Create A Company Post A Free Job Post A Featured Job Search Resumes Job Seekers Dashboard Create A Resume Pricing Trademark/Copyright...

Remote

Demographic Data for Utah

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Salary for Litigation Attorney Jobs in Utah

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Litigation Attorneys in Utah offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
88.8%
Bachelor's Degree
5.2%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Associate's Degree
0.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
High School or GED
0.4%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Litigation Attorneys in Utah
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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