Assistant Attorney General - White Collar and Commercial Enforcement
State of Utah
- Salt Lake County, UT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Independently prepare and litigate civil and administrative cases from start to finish.
- Assess and execute litigation strategy, deciding the appropriate forum, whether and what motions to file, whether or when to settle, which legal arguments to make, and how to most effectively present a case to the trier of fact.
- Draft all types of pleadings and litigation documents.
- Manage discovery issues involved in complex cases, including numerous depositions, preservation issues, and expert discovery.
- Perform thorough legal research and present analyses in clear and persuasive written advocacy and oral argument.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, working collaboratively with Department of Commerce investigators, regulators, and administrators to enforce the rule of law and strengthen trust in Utah's economy and commercial activities.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
- Infrequent travel to various court locations and stay overnight in and outside of Utah.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for working on teams and collaborating with others.
- Ability to independently litigate a case from start to finish.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Firm understanding of civil procedural and evidentiary rules.
- Commitment to meeting the highest work-product, professionalism, and ethical standards.
- Knowledge of modern technology in the practice of law.
- Desire to protect and serve the public.
- A Juris Doctorate is required.
- Preference will be given to candidates with over five years of relevant post-law school experience.
- This position is based in Salt Lake City and is not suitable for a candidate seeking full-time remote work.
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, and require a candidate to engage in, for example, safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; but 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 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 Utah Code § 53-3-202(1)(a).
- Salary is calculated based on initial Bar admittance year, less any years not practicing law, as outlined below.
2021-2023 $54.00 $112,320
2018-2020 $57.00 $118,560
2012-2017 $60.00 $124,800
2007-2011 $63.00 $131,040
2002-2006 $66.00 $137,280
1997-2001 $69.00 $143,520
1992-1996 $72.00 $149,760
1987-1991 $75.00 $156,000
1982-1986 $78.00 $162,240
1977-1981 $81.00 $168,480
1976-Prior $84.00 $174,720Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: . To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click .FMLA General Notice:
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