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State of Utah
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Assistant Attorney General - Internet Crimes Against Children
State of Utah
080 Attorney General
Location
Utah, 84129
Salary
$58.44 - $87.04
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a prosecutor in the Utah Attorney General's Office to protect children from online sexual crimes, such as child exploitation and abuse materials, by reviewing cases, advising law enforcement, and handling court trials.
A good fit would be a dedicated lawyer with strong communication skills, empathy for victims, and the resilience to handle sensitive and disturbing content in a supportive team setting.
It's ideal for someone passionate about child safety and willing to commit to ongoing mental health support.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Active or pending membership in the Utah State Bar
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to assist law enforcement with investigations of technology-facilitated child sexual crimes
- Experience or skills in litigating criminal cases, including jury trials in state or federal court
- Strong legal research and written communication skills
- Dedication to child protection with professionalism, empathy, and high moral standards
Full Job Description
Assistant Attorney General - Internet Crimes Against Children
The Justice Division of the Utah Attorney General's Office has an immediate opening for a prosecuting attorney on the ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) team. The successful candidate will be part of a team that works to protect children in Utah by prosecuting cases involving CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material, sometimes referred to as child pornography), child sexual abuse, enticement of a minor, and other sexual offenses against children.
The successful candidate will have several in-person court appearances per week including oral arguments and evidentiary hearings. This attorney will also work closely with law enforcement by reviewing warrants weekly.
The ICAC team has cases throughout Utah but the majority of these cases are along the Wasatch Front. This position requires the attorney to read police reports summarizing CSAM. Occasionally, the attorney will need to view these materials. To support the mental health and resilience of the attorney, supportive sessions with a mental health professional are required. Although not for everyone, for the right candidate this position offers the opportunity for deeply meaningful, challenging legal advocacy in a supportive environment.
The successful candidate will have several in-person court appearances per week including oral arguments and evidentiary hearings. This attorney will also work closely with law enforcement by reviewing warrants weekly.
The ICAC team has cases throughout Utah but the majority of these cases are along the Wasatch Front. This position requires the attorney to read police reports summarizing CSAM. Occasionally, the attorney will need to view these materials. To support the mental health and resilience of the attorney, supportive sessions with a mental health professional are required. Although not for everyone, for the right candidate this position offers the opportunity for deeply meaningful, challenging legal advocacy in a supportive environment.
Requirements
- Assist law enforcement with investigations of technology-facilitated sexual crimes committed against children
- Train law enforcement on legal standards for technology-facilitated sexual crimes committed against children
- Review and advise on warrants related to technology-facilitated sexual crimes committed against children
- Screen and files criminal charges
- Litigate criminal cases in state or federal district court
- Conduct jury trials as appropriate
- Conduct legal research to provide advice and expertise regarding internet crimes committed against children
Qualifications
- Dedication to protection of child victims and the community
- Ability to communicate with clarity and conviction
- Detail-oriented and clarity in written communication skills
- Ability to resolve disputes and reach resolution or agreement without compromising standards
- Legal research skills
- Ability to participate in and contribute to a positive team environment
- Professionalism, tact, empathy, and sensitivity
- Integrity and high moral standards
- Curiosity and commitment to continued learning and development
Additional Information
- A Juris Doctorate is required.
- Salary is dependent on the applicant's Utah State Bar admission date.
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
- A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
- Active or pending membership in the Utah State Bar.
- Must be able to travel as required.
- Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).
Attorneys are hired at a salary consistent with their experience-level-peers in non-supervisory positions.
For the purpose of starting salary calculation, experience level is based on initial Bar admittance year, less any years not practicing law.
Annual salary ranges for each grade level are outlined below:Grade LevelBar YearApproximate SalaryI2023-2025$121,500II2020-2022$127,700III2016-2019$134,300IV2015-Prior$140,900 - $180,000 (Depending on Experience)
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