Deputy Division Director - Highways and Utilities

About the role

Location – 160 East 300 South Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111 United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AG – Employees at the Attorney General's Office

Key Responsibilities

• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
• Trains attorneys in all aspects of litigation practice.
• Provide training to client agencies and employees.
• Acts as a sounding board and resource for attorneys as they evaluate, prepare, and try cases.
• Prepares cases by conducting legal research, preparing witnesses, and gathering evidence.
• Develop and enforce division policies and procedures.
• Drafts, reviews, and recommends contract language.
• Drafts proposed legislation and makes recommendations regarding proposed legislation to client agencies and employees.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Active membership in the Utah State Bar.
• Must be able to travel as required.

Additional Qualifications

• Understanding of agency and organizational programs.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate information, both in writing and verbally.
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Expertise in legal processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of civil laws and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and apply case and statutory law.
• Skill in evaluating information and drawing logical conclusions.
• Familiarity with government regulations, legal codes, precedents, and legislative history.
• Experience conducting legal research using case law and proper techniques.
• Understanding of laws governing access to public and private records, including the Government Records Access and Management Act.
• Problem-solving skills using logical analysis to identify key facts and propose solutions.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with colleagues and the public.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence.
• Ability to interpret legal decisions and recognize emerging trends in legal interpretation.
• Understanding the principles and practices of judicial and administrative law.