Associates
Build Your Legal Career as an Associate at Kirton McConkie
Kirton McConkie associates bring professionalism, intellect, and understanding of the law to every client interaction. Our associate program offers legal training, mentorship, and a clear path to becoming a shareholder.
Training & Development
We offer an unmatched associate training program designed to integrate attorneys into their practice areas and help them build their expertise, network, and client relationships.
In-house training series led by firm experts (subjects: associate boot camp, corporate transactions, legal writing, client development, depositions, etc.)
CLE budget for developing individual specialties
Fully paid external programs, such as NITA training for litigators
Client development funds for senior associates building their own books of business
Structured mentorship program, including monthly mentor lunches throughout the year
Unlimited access to Practicing Law Institute’s library of live and on-demand CLEs
Associate Committee
Kirton McConkie associates benefit from structured support through our Associate Committee, a group of seasoned shareholders who oversee the implementation of the firm’s associate development plan—a roadmap created by the board of directors to help every associate build a successful and fulfilling career.
We also maintain an Associate Liaison Committee, made up of associates who serve as a direct line of communication between their peers and the Associate Committee. This ensures that associate feedback is heard, valued, and used to continually improve the experience of working at Kirton McConkie.
Associate Retreat
Each year, Kirton McConkie hosts an annual associate retreat at Snowbird, bringing together associates and their significant others for a mix of professional connection and personal enjoyment. The retreat includes a morning of meetings with firm leadership, followed by social events, dinner, and an overnight stay at the resort, offering a meaningful way to build relationships and strengthen our firm culture.
Work-Life Balance
Kirton McConkie is proud to offer an innovative balanced-hours policy designed to support family-friendly work schedules and personal well-being. This approach helps our attorneys succeed professionally while maintaining flexibility in their personal lives, and it’s one reason we have more practicing female associates in Utah than any other firm.
Health & Wellness Benefits
At Kirton McConkie, we are committed to the long-term health, wellness, and financial security of our employees. That commitment is one of the many reasons our team members stay with us for years, and often, decades.
Our benefits include:*
The firm pays 85% of health insurance premiums for employees and their families, with both traditional and high-deductible plans available (including FSA and HSA savings options).
A 3% matching contribution to employee 401(k) plans, plus a discretionary annual profit-sharing contribution (vesting schedules apply).
100% of dental insurance premiums paid by the firm.
100% firm-paid life insurance to provide peace of mind.
100% firm-paid long-term disability insurance to protect income in the event of a serious illness or injury.
Access to Connect Care, a free telehealth app (for employees on the traditional plan), offering virtual care from anywhere with WiFi.
Wellness rooms, showers, and bike storage at all five office locations.
Free flu shot clinics provided each fall.
Additional wellness support through SelectHealth, including:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Smoking cessation resources
- Nutrition counseling
*Eligibility requirements apply.