Assistant Attorney General - Litigation - Employment

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•$121,500 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Utah Attorney General, Litigation Division, has an opening for an attorney to defend government entities and their employees in civil litigation involving employment disputes and related civil rights matters in state courts, federal courts, and administrative tribunals. In addition, the attorney will provide employment advice to client agencies. Preference may be given to applicants with experience with Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, and with representing government entities and their employees in employment matters and in civil litigation. Applicant should possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills and should have the experience and ability to independently take over an existing caseload, conduct discovery, draft dispositive motions, argue motions in court, and try jury and non-jury cases of a complicated nature. Membership in good standing in the Utah State Bar, or qualification for practice pending admission to the Utah Bar under Utah Supreme Court Rule of Professional Practice 14-809, is required. Travel may be required as employee will need to represent clients throughout the State.

Requirements

communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures
speak clearly, concisely, and effectively; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally
knowledge of legal processes and procedures
knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
understand and apply case law and statutory law
use logic to identify and analyze underlying principles, reasons, and facts to draw correct conclusions
perform legal research using appropriate techniques and systems
make decisions or solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
conduct settlement negotiations and arrive to arrive at suitable terms when appropriate and advisable
relate to people in sensitive, tactful and professional manner
provide consultation and expert advice in team settings
knowledge of Rules of Evidence
knowledge of principles of judicial and administrative law
knowledge of electronic document preparation and electronic document management and work systems (including MS Office, Adobe, other)
A Juris Doctorate is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

experience with Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA
representing government entities and their employees in employment matters and in civil litigation

Responsibilities

Prepare cases for trial by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
Conduct trial by preparing all pretrial documents (motions in limine, jury instructions, etc.), making opening statement, conducting direct and cross-examinations, making closing argument.
Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice to client agencies.
Determine discovery needs, conduct depositions, complete written discovery; participate in strategy sessions to prepare case for trial, determine evidence to use and how to present.
Write/draft motions, court briefs, correspondence, and reports.
Represent the State, client agencies, school districts, universities and colleges, and charter schools in lawsuits and administrative proceedings.
May be required to travel to various locations and stay overnight.