Assistant Attorney General - SECURE

Full Job Description

The Utah Attorney General's Office has a vacancy for an Assistant Attorney General to work in the Justice Division. The selected applicant will work in the SECURE/Human Trafficking section. The human trafficking prosecutor works with the SECURE strike force to provide support to investigators and to prosecute human trafficking cases throughout the state of Utah. The prosecutor also assists with human trafficking training.

This position requires excellent written and oral advocacy skills and the ability to try both jury and bench trials of a complicated nature. Preference will be given to candidates with criminal litigation experience, an interest in criminal law, and experience in preparing for and trying complex criminal cases. The candidate must be a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar upon application. Travel is required as incumbent will need to represent the State in criminal trials and other legal proceedings throughout the State.

Requirements

Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.Determine needs in discovery, and/or completes discovery; participates in decision making and strategy sessions in preparing cases for court and determining evidence to be used.Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, discovery, motions, documents and/or other written materials.Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions; provides information, explains considerations, and/or facilitates a resolution.Drafts litigation working documents; prepares documents consisting of concise decisions based upon facts of case interpretations of law and compliance with state and federal standards.Conducts conferences with defendants and/or attorneys, negotiate settlements, and with court.May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight.

Qualifications (This list contains knowledge, skills, and abilities typically associated with the job.

Some listed qualifications may be required upon entry into position or trainable after entry into position)communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing

read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures

speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally

legal processes and procedures

applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures

civil and criminal justice laws

rules of ethics and civility

understand and apply case and statutory law

evaluate information against a set of standards

use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions

laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, the democratic political process, and legislative history

perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques

laws governing access to public and private records (Government Records Access and Management Act)

make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions

deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism

provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony

rules of evidence

interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation

principles, theories, and practices of judicial or administrative law

Additional Information

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• 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 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)