Employment Litigation Attorney | Remote / Hybrid - to $275k

Job Title: Employment Litigation Attorney | Remote / Hybrid | Up to $275K and Bonus

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Experience: 3 years

Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid

Annual Hours: 1,900

Compensation & Benefits

• Associates (approximately 1–6 years): $100K–$165K
• Senior Counsel / Of Counsel (approximately 5 years): $140K–$215K
• Partners (approximately 7 years): $190K–$275K
• Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, practice area, business generation, work arrangement, geographic market, and overall fit, and may exceed the ranges listed above for particularly strong candidates with specialized expertise, significant client relationships, or a portable book of business.
• Eligible for discretionary and performance-based bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA
• 401(k) and Roth retirement options
• Paid time off
• Parental and family leave
• Life and AD&D insurance
• CLE support and bar dues
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Long-term care options
• Wellness and employee-assistance resources
• Student debt repayment/refinancing resources
  
  

Employment Litigation Attorney

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to join its Salt Lake City practice. This opportunity is open to attorneys with 3 years of experience who are looking for sophisticated employment matters, meaningful client interaction, and the resources of a national platform.

The firm offers remote and hybrid flexibility, professional development and mentorship, and opportunities for increasing responsibility and long-term advancement.

About The Role

The attorney will handle a broad range of employment litigation matters and work closely with clients and senior attorneys on case strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive legal documents
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Perform legal research and develop case strategy
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings
• Assist with trial preparation and trial strategy
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategy
• Manage assignments independently while collaborating with partners and other attorneys
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 years of attorney experience, preferably involving employment litigation
• Active Utah Bar admission required
• Strong litigation, legal research, and writing skills
• Excellent oral advocacy and persuasive communication skills
• Ability to manage assignments and deadlines with limited supervision
• Strong academic credentials
• Trial experience is preferred but not required
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership of matters
  
  

Why Join This Team

• National Am Law 100 platform
• Sophisticated employment litigation matters
• Direct client interaction and hands-on litigation experience
• Remote and hybrid flexibility
• Professional development and mentorship
• Collaborative and collegial environment
• Strong opportunities for career advancement
• Stable national platform with a broad litigation practice