Assistant Attorney General - Insurance Fraud

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Assistant Attorney General - Insurance Fraud The Justice Division of the Utah Attorney General's Office has an immediate opening for an experienced prosecuting attorney in the Insurance Fraud Section. The position requires a minimum of three years prosecution experience with preference given to those with experience prosecuting felony crimes. A resume and cover letter must be uploaded into your profile as part of the application. Applicants should clearly describe their jury trial experience and their ability to work effectively with law enforcement agencies in their cover letter. The successful applicant must be a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar upon application. Travel is required as incumbents will represent the state in criminal and other legal proceedings throughout the state of Utah.

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 to negotiate settlements.Conducts formal or informal hearings and trials.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.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)