Assistant Attorney General - Financial Crimes Division

Full-time, in-office position located at 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111. Background check required.

About The Role

The Office of the Utah Attorney General has an immediate opening for a criminal prosecutor in the Financial Crimes Division. This division is Utah’s frontline criminal unit dedicated to the ethical and rigorous investigation and prosecution of mortgage fraud and other major financial crimes committed within the state. The division specializes in felony-level, multi-jurisdictional investment fraud and prosecutes complex schemes involving communications fraud, theft, and racketeering. Division attorneys and investigators apply their expertise to unravel sophisticated financial crimes and hold offenders accountable under state law. Through aggressive prosecution and a focus on financial remedies and restitution, the division works to recover losses for victims and restore confidence in Utah’s financial systems.

This position focuses on handling assigned cases, conducting legal research and writing, and presenting the State’s case at all stages of the criminal process, including jury trials. The attorney will provide legal counsel to law enforcement, offer recommendations, and facilitate decisions related to criminal matters. Travel is required as incumbents will need to engage in criminal litigation and other legal proceedings throughout the State.

Responsibilities

• Screens matters for criminal charges and prosecutes matters as assigned;
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and facilitates decisions;
• Provides legal counsel and advises law enforcement as needed;
• Conducts legal research and writing, and presents the State’s case at every stage of the criminal process, including trying matters before juries.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate required;
• Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required;
• Five years of experience in criminal practice is preferred;
• Prosecution experience preferred;
• Significant courtroom experience in trying felony cases preferred;
• Experience handling complex financial fraud prosecutions, including cases alleging securities fraud, real estate fraud, consumer fraud, tax fraud, and mortgage fraud;
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills;
• Ability to work in a professional team environment with other attorneys, support staff, and investigative agencies;
• Experience and ability to immediately take over an existing caseload.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization;
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization;
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals;
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support;
• Work/life balance: The State of Utah emphasizes the importance of balance as a vital element of its culture.

Pay

$61.08 - $89.70 hourly wage.