Commercial Litigation Associate Salt Lake

Commercial Litigation Associate (1-3 years):
Salt Lake City

Holland & Hart is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1‑3 years of experience to join the firm in its Salt Lake City location. We’re looking for candidates eager to work primarily on‑site alongside colleagues, receiving mentorship and guidance essential at this career level. Remote work options remain available when appropriate.

• 1‑3 years of top‑tier law firm experience in complex litigation matters, with an interest or experience in creditors’ rights, business collections, or commercial bankruptcy.
• Energetic personality, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Preferred: strong academic background, practical law school experience (law review, law journal, moot court, or trial advocacy team), and/or judicial clerkship experience.
• Professional references required.

• Merit‑based compensation evaluated on individual performance, achievements, and contributions to team efforts.
• Generous bonus program rewarding financial contributions and hard work; associates eligible for fee splits.
• Judicial clerks eligible for a one‑time bonus upon completion of a federal appellate, federal district, tax court, state supreme court, or state appellate clerkship.
• Expect associates to invest 1,800 billable hours, 75 hours of pro‑bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro‑bono legal work), and at least 25 hours of Community, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours.

• Work/life balance with wellness program, unlimited PTO, reduced time program, and sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners.
• Full‑time employees eligible for benefits on date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, LTD.
• Enhanced parental leave, automatic off‑ramp/on‑ramp program before and after parental leave, inclusive fertility and family benefits.
• Voluntary income protection benefits: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, long‑term care insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Potential educational assistance, subscription services for continuing legal education, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation.
• Part‑time employees may have access to proportionate benefits.

Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter and law school transcripts. Address cover letter/application questions to Anna Bartle, Recruiting Coordinator (). For firm inquiries, contact Lisa Visconti‑Liss (L). No phone calls, and no agency partners.

Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovative clients. Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.” Our core values—integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, commitment, diversity, community, and living full lives—shape our culture.

We intentionally create opportunities for attorneys to seek balance in work and life through longstanding programs including sabbaticals, service opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, team retreats, and flexible‑hour, remote, and hybrid work arrangements.

Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer. Voluntary self‑identification opportunity for EEO‑1 and surveys is available; participation is entirely voluntary and will not affect your application or employment.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industry: Law Practice