Water Law Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior- to mid-level Water Law Associate to join its Salt Lake City, UT office. This role involves comprehensive work in Utah water law, including administrative proceedings, litigation, transactions, construction projects, real property disputes, and governance of special districts and irrigation companies. Opportunities for land use and zoning work are also available. Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of relevant experience and a strong interest in these areas.

Duties

• Engage in water rights administrative proceedings and litigation.
• Handle water rights transactions and related construction projects.
• Resolve real property disputes, including easements.
• Participate in governance of special districts and irrigation companies.
• Contribute to land use and zoning projects.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in water law.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental and energy law.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admission to the Utah state bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Engagement in diverse and challenging legal work.

This Utah-based firm was established more than 120 years ago. Over fifty talented attorneys and a qualified team of paralegals are employed at the firm. Practice areas are broad in scope. A number of their practice disciplines consist of appeals, commercial litigation, employment-labor law, insurance defense and real estate. The firm is proactive in community service endeavors.