Career Opportunities
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ASSOCIATE CITY PROSECUTOR
City Prosecutors Office – Hiring Manager: S Gill
Salary (607) $3899 – $5198 mo.
Closing Date: May 28, 2010 @ 5:00 p.m.
A ten year personal, criminal and employment background check will be required, Must be able to pass a BCI check
Under the direction of the City Prosecutor, conducts prosecution in court proceedings on behalf of the City. Reviews evidence pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to cases. Work is reviewed by the City Prosecutor or Senior Assistant City Prosecutor for adequacy of information and manner of presentation.
Conducts prosecution in court proceedings on behalf of the City, including reviewing evidence, preparation of pleadings and briefs, appearing against accused persons and presenting evidence to courts. Conducts investigations to determine if prosecution is warranted. May negotiate settlement of complaints to facilitate their termination and eliminate trial expense. Provides office consultation and assistance to citizens involving a wide variety of problems, complaints, grievances, citations and dissatisfactions. Consults with and advises Police Department, Fire Department, City Code enforcement personnel, City officials, employees and the general public on matters concerning criminal law. Prepares a variety of legal material, including information, warrants, subpoenas, etc., and makes necessary arrangements to have them served. Appears before criminal and traffic courts on behalf of the City to arraign and/or try cases. Prepares legal material including briefs, memoranda, etc., for presentation of cases on appeal to the District Court and the Utah Court of Appeals. May be required preparing or assisting with the preparation of cases on appeal to the Utah Supreme Court. Performs related or other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a recognized college of law with a JD or LLB.
- Must be a member in good standing of the Utah State bar Association.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, city employees, and the general public. Ability to develop a productive “client/attorney” working relationship with the City Attorney, City Prosecutor and other City officials.
- Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents, and to present such material effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Capacity to glean and rapidly assimilate facts responds impromptu, examines witnesses, and argues effectively, often under hostile and stressful circumstances.
- Constant exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and position responsibility.
- Working knowledge of principles of civil and criminal law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
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Special Notice: In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. All employees are subject to chemical screens before employment and throughout the duration of their City employment in accordance with City policies and procedures. Salt Lake City Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please click Associate Prosecutor for more information. |
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The Criminal Justice Division has an immediate opening for an attorney to represent the Utah Department of Corrections in a general counsel position. This attorney will be housed at the Utah Department of Corrections, but will be part of the Corrections Section of the Utah Attorney General’s Office. The position requires extensive legal research capabilities, and civil rights, contract, and employment law experience. Some of the duties may include responsibility for appearances before the Career Service Review Board, preparing legal opinions, monitoring litigation, including Risk Management cases of particular interest to Corrections, reviewing and writing contracts, and other duties as requested by the Utah Department of Corrections. The salary range for this position is $59,000 to $71,406. Please send resume and writing sample to Shelley Exeter, Office of the Attorney General, P. O. Box 142320, 350 North State Street, Suite 230, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2320 or saexeter@utah.gov, by close of business on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. No phone calls please. The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer.
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April 2010: Please see the following information concerning a job opening for Utah State Director for Selective Service Systems: OneTouch Apr 16, 2010 (1) and application.
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Legal Counsel: Huntsman
Huntsman Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 12,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2009 revenues of approximately $8 billion.
Huntsman currently has an immediate opening for an Attorney in our Legal Department in Salt Lake City, Utah. The primary purpose of the role is to provide support for the in house Corporate Securities Counsel in “34 Act” compliance work, including internal review and approval process, Section 16 filings, etc. This position will also provide support to the in house litigation counsel on litigation matters, and support in house corporate counsel with transactions and compliance initiatives.
Essential responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Primary responsibility will be to support the in house securities attorney.
Secondary responsibility will be to support the in house litigation attorney.
Responsibilities may also include supporting work regarding mergers and acquisitions, refinancing and other corporate activities in the Salt Lake City Legal office. Percentage of time spent per activity will vary according to priorities within the Legal function.
Must be able to successfully interface with outside counsel and with personnel from other corporate divisions and functions.
Candidate should be flexible in dealing with situations that arise quickly and that need prompt attention.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
General Responsibilities:
Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Assists other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
Participates in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
JD Degree and three to five years experience in corporate law.
Experience in securities works and litigation is preferred.
Special Qualifications (Training, Technical skills, etc.):
Must have a high level of proficiency with Internet, Email, Power Point, Excel and Microsoft programs.
Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction
Benefits:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, 401k and pension plan.
TO APPLY: Submit your resume on-line. (MS Word format is preferred)
Huntsman is proud to be an Affirmative Action // Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
For additional information about Huntsman please visit our web site at http://www.huntsman.com/
