Assistant Attorney General - Felony Review

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Assistant Attorney General - First Degree Felony Review Prosecutor The Justice Division of the Utah Attorney General's Office has an immediate opening for an experienced prosecuting attorney to conduct first-degree felony de novo reviews pursuant to 2019’s general legislative session bill HB 281, Utah Code Ann. § 67-6-1(2)(b). HB 281 grants the Attorney General the authority to conduct a de novo review in any case involving a 1st degree felony if the county or district attorney declines to file criminal charges or fails to timely screen a case for criminal charges after a request for a screening from a law enforcement agency. Applicants must work well as a member of a team. Successful applicant will work closely with AG investigators and, when appropriate, subject matter experts in what is commonly referred to as a Multidisciplinary Team or MDT. Applicants should clearly describe their criminal law and jury trial experience in their cover letter. This position requires excellent written and oral advocacy skills and the ability to try both jury and bench trials. Prosecution experience, including sex crimes prosecutions, preferred. Strong preference for applicants with a minimum of 3 years of sex crimes prosecution experience. Salary is dependent on the applicant's Utah State Bar admission date. The successful applicant must be a member of the Utah State Bar prior to beginning employment. Travel is required as incumbents will need to represent the State of Utah in criminal and other legal proceedings throughout the State.

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, discovery, motions, documents and/or other written materials.Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions; provides information, explains considerations, and/or facilitates a resolution.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.Conducts conferences with defendants and/or attorneys, negotiate settlements, and with court.Conducts, or represents agency at, formal or informal hearings and trials.May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Juris Doctorate is required.Salary is dependent on the applicant's Utah State Bar admission date.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.A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of a background investigation.Active membership in the Utah State Bar.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). Attorneys are hired at a salary consistent with their experience-level-peers in non-supervisory positions. For the purpose of starting salary calculation, experience level is based on initial Bar admittance year, less any years not practicing law. Annual salary ranges for each grade level are outlined below: Grade LevelBar YearApproximate SalaryI2023-2025$121,500II2020-2022$127,700III2016-2019$134,300IV2015-Prior$140,900 - $180,000 (Depending on Experience)