Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney — Personal Injury
Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT | Hybrid
About the Firm
Steele Adams Hosman is a client‑focused personal injury practice dedicated to obtaining justice for individuals who have been harmed by the negligence of others. We pride ourselves on compassionate advocacy, meticulous case preparation, and trial excellence.
At Steele Adams Hosman, we live by six core values. A successful Litigation Paralegal will embody each of the following:

• Unconventional – You’re not afraid to be different or think outside the box when solving problems and preparing cases.
• Humility – You remain humble in your approach and are comfortable admitting mistakes so the team can quickly correct course.
• Grit – You have the fortitude to see things through, even when cases become complex or timelines tighten.
• Fight for Justice – You care deeply about achieving the right result for our clients and are willing to fight for it at every stage.
• Family – You treat clients and co‑workers with genuine care and respect, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Excellence – You strive for excellence in everything you do, from drafting pleadings to communicating with counsel and courts.

Position Summary
Handles a docket of litigation PI cases, working closely with partners and paralegals to move matters efficiently toward settlement or trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions, responses, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; attend mediations and pre-trial conferences.
• Develop case themes and evaluation of liability and damages.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for deposition, mediation, and trial.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and opposing counsel.
• Conduct factual and legal investigation, legal research, and motion practice.
• Manage discovery, including depositions and written discovery.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations.
• Provide regular client updates and risk/value counseling.
• Work with paralegal to ensure organized files and timely responses.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of attorney experience (personal injury and litigation experience preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of civil litigation procedures, discovery rules, and e‑filing in Utah and U.S. District Court.
• Exceptional written, oral and presentational communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, and thrive under deadlines while maintaining professionalism and empathy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in drafting initial disclosures, discovery requests, discovery responses, statements of discovery issues, subpoenas, expert disclosures, and pretrial disclosures. 
• Litigation experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or other language proficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and firm holidays.
• Continuing legal education and professional development reimbursement.
• Performance‑based bonuses.