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About Us
Long Okura, P.C., is a Family Law, Estate Planning, and Small Business Law Firm. We have been in business since 2004. Rebecca Long Okura is the managing attorney; she has been litigating since 2000. Katherine McLain is our Senior Litigator and she has been with the firm since 2015.
The most important thing for us when hiring is that the personality of the hire fits our law firm's vibe. We like to work hard and play hard. We believe in autonomy, flexibility, the value of world travel, and the importance of fun at the office. However, we also take our cases very seriously. We want each staff member to set and achieve individual personal development goals, and we believe that the practice of law should stem from a sincere desire to help others and to act with personal impeccability.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent legal competency and professionalism
Convert potential clients into clients
Follow internal processes with respect for and compliance with the system in place
Conduct appropriate and thorough discovery
Handle cases from initial consultation through trial
Litigates cases with highest degree of integrity and rigor
Appropriately and ethically bill clients for time
Be an active and upstanding member of the larger legal community
Take cases in multiple approved practice areas in order to prevent stagnation and burnout
Education
Bachelors Decree
Juris Doctorate
Qualifications
Some family litigation experience
Active Utah Bar License
Skills
Maintains mental organization in the midst of many cases
Exhibits the ability to write high level legal documents
Has the proven ability to bill clients appropriately
Works well with support staff and other lawyers
Demonstrates an ability to obtain clients
Solves problems effectively
Shows empathy for clients going through difficult times
Exhibits patience with others, including staff, clients, and opposing counsel
Considers all legal options and advises clients correctly and thoroughly
Posseses excellent negotiation skills
Possesses excellent verbal & written communication skills
Compensation
$95,000 + bonus per year
Position Type
Full-Time
Benefits
Our bonus structure is designed to ensure that good attorneys always bonus even though our firm has very manageable billable hour requirements.
We value healthy lifestyles and provide all employees with the additional bonus of an annual ski pass or other health/fitness membership.
Health Insurance after 60 days of employment - firm pays 1/2 of single person premium; up to 3% Simple IRA match after 1 year of employment
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