What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Richards & Richards Law Firm, PLLC?
Associate Attorney — Join a Firm Where the Work Matters
Richards & Richards Law
Ogden, Utah
Salary: $90,000 – $115,000 per year
ABOUT US
Richards & Richards is an established and growing Utah law firm specializing in family law, criminal defense, immigration, and estate planning. We serve individuals and families during some of the most important moments of their lives. We are looking for an attorney who wants to become part of a team, build an exceptional legal career, and do work that genuinely matters.
THE ROLE
The specific position can be shaped around the right candidate. You will have the opportunity to:
- Work directly with clients and develop professional relationships
- Participate meaningfully in case strategy, negotiations, hearings, and trials
- Learn from attorneys with decades of practical experience
- Receive mentorship without being micromanaged
- Take on greater responsibility as your abilities develop
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff committed to one another's success
- Help improve systems, technology, and client experience
- Develop a career path that can include leadership and autonomy
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for an attorney with:
- Bilingual ability (preferred) and professional communication skills
- Strong legal writing and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable work habits
- Interest in developing expertise in one or more of our practice areas
- Comfort working directly with clients
- Willingness to take ownership and responsibility
- Collaborative, teachable approach to work
- Proficiency with technology and modern law-practice systems
- Professional judgment and compassion for clients
Experience matters, but so do character, judgment, work ethic, curiosity, and cultural fit.
OUR CULTURE
Our core values are straightforward: Integrity. Excellence. Respect. Responsibility. Teamwork. Growth.
We believe a successful legal career should leave room for family, relationships, interests, and a meaningful life outside the office. We work hard and expect excellent work—but we also value people who take their work seriously without taking themselves too seriously.
WHY JOIN US?
- Meaningful work that genuinely impacts clients' lives
- Mentorship from experienced attorneys
- Direct client relationships and case ownership
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for growth and leadership
- Work-life balance that matters
HOW TO APPLY
Send your résumé and a brief introduction (2-3 paragraphs) telling us:
- Why you practice law
- What kind of attorney you want to become
- What you're looking for in colleagues and workplace culture
We are less interested in the perfect cover letter than in finding the right person.
Richards & Richards Law
Ogden, Utah
Excellent lawyers. Good people. Meaningful work. One team.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ogden, UT 84401
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000