What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney (Associate) position at Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar PLLC?
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Position and Requirements
Candidates who do not meet the senior associate or junior partner qualifications advertised in our separate posting should apply to this position.
Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar seeks a lateral attorney to join its litigation team. Competitive candidates are those who are interested in actively engaging in all phases of commercial civil litigation from pre-litigation work through appeal. Given that Manning Curtis is an intentionally small firm, our associates are offered many early opportunities to take and defend depositions, argue motions before the court, and help prepare appeals before state and federal appellate courts. Manning Curtis therefore seeks an attorney who excels in research, writing, and oral advocacy. The candidate must have graduated with a juris doctor from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice in Utah. Ideal candidates have strong academic performance, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, and must be willing and able to work as part of a team.
Compensation
Manning Curtis’s compensation package is merit-based with starting attorney salaries at $160,000, plus bonuses. Opportunities for advancement are based on individual performance and achievements, as well as contribution to the team’s efforts. The firm also offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance packages, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match and profit-share contributions.
Working at Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar
Manning Curtis has established core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, and work-life balance. The firm offers big-firm litigation work in a small-firm, team-oriented environment, where each member of the team is encouraged to contribute. In this environment, Manning Curtis is able to offer mentorship from each partner to all associates, which includes frequent and constructive feedback on all aspects of litigation from drafting to arguing motions through examining witnesses at trial.
About Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar
Manning Curtis is a Salt Lake City based litigation firm with a 25-year track record of excellent results for clients facing complex challenges in a diverse range of industries. The firm’s attorneys concentrate on complex commercial litigation, labor and employment, municipal defense, insurance coverage, real property, and natural resources. Manning Curtis offers opportunities for advancement to maximize long-term potential and individualized growth within a collaborative environment.
Manning Curtis is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or other legally protected status.