Associate Attorney

Our well-established law firm in Ogden, Utah is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our growing team. We are a seven-attorney firm with more work than we can currently handle, and we are looking for the right candidate to grow with us. Please visit knoklaw.com to learn more about our firm and who we are.

About the Position

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of legal experience, with family law experience or the desire to practice in family law strongly preferred. We are looking for an attorney who is driven, entrepreneurial, and interested in developing and managing their own client base, rather than working solely on other attorneys’ matters. This position is best suited for someone who wants autonomy, professional growth, and the opportunity to build a long-term practice within a supportive firm environment.

Compensation

Compensation is based on a percentage of the attorney’s fee collections. Our compensation structure rewards initiative and strong client service; typical Associate Attorneys earn over $120,000 in their first year with the firm and possibly more if the Associate Attorney is able to bring any clients with them.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed (or eligible for admission) to practice law in Utah
• Minimum one year of legal experience
• Experience in family law preferred
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Excellent communication, legal research, and writing skills

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé, a brief cover letter, and any relevant writing samples to [email protected] for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude?
• Have you ever been disbarred, refused admission to practice law, suspended, reprimanded, sanctioned, fined, placed on probation, held in contempt, or the subject of disciplinary action of any kind by a court, administrative or regulatory body?
• Are you aware of any act, error, omission or incident that might reasonably be expected to result in a claim or suit being made against you?
• In the past five years, have you ever been involved in a claim or potential claim against you arising out of the rendering or failing to render legal services?

Experience:

• Family Law: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• License to practice law in the state of Utah (Required)

Work Location: In person