Utah Office of the Attorney General - Assistant Attorney General - Child Protection

The Utah Office of the Attorney General, Child Protection Division, has an immediate opening for an

attorney to represent the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) by petitioning the Second

District Juvenile Court to exercise protective jurisdiction over suspected child victims of abuse,

neglect and dependency. This position is located in Clearfield, Utah.

Applicants must be able to manage a high volume of very active cases, moving at a fast pace with

much at stake in terms of impact to children and families. Incumbent is also responsible to approve

warrants to search for and remove children from parents; custody; screen cases with Child

Protective Services and law enforcement; perform legal research; prepare summonses, petitions,

subpoenas, discovery responses, motions, memoranda, orders and other legal documents; and

consult with DCFS representatives. They will represent DCFS at multi-disciplinary-team meetings,

family-team meetings and mediation. The successful candidate will prosecute abuse, neglect and

dependency matters at shelter, pre-trial, adjudication, disposition, review, permanency, and other

hearings; and will prosecute petitions to terminate parental rights and appear at associated hearings.

At least three years legal experience is required, with preference being given to applicants with

prosecution or other trial experience. Applicants must possess excellent written and oral advocacy

skills and have the experience and ability to immediately take over an existing caseload.

Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required. For more information and to apply

for the position, visit the Utah state jobs website at governmentjobs.com/careers/utah, and search

“Assistant Attorney General”.

The application deadline is Monday, April 5th at 11:59 p.m.