Associate Attorney – Admitted to UTAH Bar
Ritsema Law
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Denver • Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $80,000 - $125,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs related to workers' compensation cases.
- Represent clients in workers' compensation hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Manage client communications and provide legal advice regarding workers' compensation claims.
- Develop case strategies and legal arguments to advocate for clients effectively.
- Participate in client meetings, settlement negotiations, and administrative proceedings.
- Ensure compliance with all legal standards and regulations related to workers' compensation law.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Utah State Bar.
- Two or more years experience in general liability defense, workers' compensation subrogation, or related fields is required.
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Experience with drafting and reviewing legal documents.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (2 out of 3 health plans fully paid for employees).
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Mentorship opportunities for newer associates.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
- Paid garage parking with 3 days in the office.
- Casual but professional work environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchdrafting legal documentspleadingsmotionsbriefscase strategieslegal argumentscomplianceworkers' compensation lawgeneral liability defense
Soft skills
analytical skillswriting skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationindependenceteamworkprofessionalismethical standards
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)Utah State Bar admission