Assistant Attorney General - SECURE

JOB
Assistant Attorney General - SECUREThe Utah Attorney General's Office has a vacancy for an Assistant Attorney General to work in the Justice Division. The selected applicant will work in the SECURE/Human Trafficking section. The human trafficking prosecutor works with the SECURE strike force to provide support to investigators and to prosecute human trafficking cases throughout the state of Utah. The prosecutor also assists with human trafficking training.This position requires excellent written and oral advocacy skills and the ability to try both jury and bench trials of a complicated nature. Preference will be given to candidates with criminal litigation experience, an interest in criminal law, and experience in preparing for and trying complex criminal cases. The candidate must be a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar upon application. Travel is required as incumbent will need to represent the State in criminal trials 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.May be required to travel to various court 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.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)