Utah Attorney General's Office - Assistant Attorney General - Special Prosecutions
The Justice Division of the Utah Attorney General’s Office has an immediate opening for a senior level attorney in the Special Prosecutions Section. This is a full-time, career service position with benefits located at the Attorney General’s Office in Murray, Utah.
This position requires a minimum of eight years of criminal law experience with a preference for prosecutorial experience in Utah State Court cases. The types of cases handled in Special Prosecutions involve aggravated felony crimes, homicide, assault and domestic violence, communication fraud, forgery, theft, sex crimes and abuse, public corruption, identify theft, narcotics, and firearms.
Applicants must submit the following documents, adhering to the page guidelines:
Cover Letter, expressing the reason for applying and interest in the job – 1 page
Resume – no more than 2 pages
Three references with current email address and contact information – 1 page
References will be contacted as part of the application process. Please do not submit extra documents (recommendation letters, writing sample, transcripts, etc.) in support of your application as those documents will not be considered.
Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required upon application. The successful candidate will need to complete a security background check as a condition of employment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
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, documents and/or other written materials. Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution. Represents the state or the employing agency in lawsuits, grievances, and complaints. 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. Conduct conferences with defendants and/or attorneys and negotiate settlements. Represents clients at formal or informal hearings. May be required to travel to various locations and stay overnight.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: