Utah Attorney General's Office - Assistant Attorney General - Litigation

The Utah Attorney General's Office, Litigation Division, has an opening for an attorney to defend government entities and their employees in civil litigation involving employment disputes and related civil rights matters in state courts, federal courts, and administrative tribunals. In addition, the attorney will provide employment advice to client agencies. Preference may be given to applicants with experience with Title VII, ADA, and with representing government entities and their employees in employment matters and in civil litigation generally. Applicant should possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills and should have the experience and ability to independently take over an existing caseload, conduct discovery, draft dispositive motions, argue motions in court, and try jury and non-jury cases of a complicated nature. Current membership in the Utah State Bar is required. Travel may be required as employee will need to represent clients throughout the State.

For more information and to apply for the position, go to the Utah state jobs website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah, recruitment number 22661. A resume and writing sample must be uploaded to your profile as part of the application. The deadline for applying is Monday, February 17th, at 11:59 p.m. No phone calls please. The Attorney General’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. Security background checks are completed as a condition of employment.