Assistant Attorney General - Public Assistance Fraud Prosecutor

JOB
Assistant Attorney General - Public Assistance Fraud ProsecutorThe Utah Attorney General's Office (AGO) Justice Division has an immediate opening for a full-time prosecutor in the Victim Agency Prosecution Section. The successful candidate will specifically work with the Department of Workforce Services prosecuting public assistance fraud cases. This position is located in Murray, Utah. Qualifications: Education: Graduation from accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.Experience: Minimum of three years of full-time experience as a practicing attorney. Criminal prosecution experience is strongly desired. Bar License: Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the Utah State Bar at the time of application. To apply, please send a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest in the job, resume (maximum of 2 pages) and on a separate page a list of 3 references with email and phone contact information. Please do not send transcripts, writing samples, or other documents.

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, 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.

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.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 required.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)