Assistant Attorney General - Internet Crimes Against Children

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement with investigations of technology-facilitated sexual crimes committed against children
• Train law enforcement on legal standards for technology-facilitated sexual crimes committed against children
• Review and advise on warrants related to technology-facilitated sexual crimes committed against children
• Screen and files criminal charges
• Litigate criminal cases in state or federal district court
• Conduct jury trials as appropriate
• Conduct legal research to provide advice and expertise regarding internet crimes committed against children

Qualifications

• Dedication to protection of child victims and the community
• Ability to communicate with clarity and conviction
• Detail-oriented and clarity in written communication skills
• Ability to resolve disputes and reach resolution or agreement without compromising standards
• Legal research skills
• Ability to participate in and contribute to a positive team environment
• Professionalism, tact, empathy, and sensitivity
• Integrity and high moral standards
• Curiosity and commitment to continued learning and development

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 or pending 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 Level

  Bar Year

  Approximate Salary

  
  

  I

  2023-2025

  $121,500

  
  

  II

  2020-2022

  $127,700

  
  

  III

  2016-2019

  $134,300

  
  

  IV

  2015-Prior

  $140,900 - $180,000
  (Depending on Experience)