Assistant Attorney General - Litigation - Employment

About the role

The Office of the Utah Attorney General, 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for trial by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
• Conduct trial by preparing all pretrial documents (motions in limine, jury instructions, etc.), making opening statement, conducting direct and cross-examinations, making closing argument.
• Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice to client agencies.
• Determine discovery needs, conduct depositions, complete written discovery; participate in strategy sessions to prepare case for trial, determine evidence to use and how to present.
• Write/draft motions, court briefs, correspondence, and reports.
• Represent the State, client agencies, school districts, universities and colleges, and charter schools in lawsuits and administrative proceedings.
• May be required to travel to various locations and stay overnight.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc.
• Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).
• Active membership in the Utah State Bar.

Benefits

Benefits may include:

• 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.

Pay

Salary is calculated based on initial Bar admittance year, less any years not practicing law, as outlined below:

• Grade Level Bar Year Approximate Salary
• I 2023-2025 $121,500
• II 2020-2022 $127,700
• III 2016-2019 $134,300
• IV 2006-2015 $140,900 - $147,900
• IV 1996-2005 $147,900 - $161,000
• IV 1995-Prior $161,000 - $175,000

Schedule

Schedule Code – AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office