Assistant Attorney General - Litigation - Torts

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

1d•$61 - $89•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Utah Attorney General, Litigation Division, has an immediate opening for an attorney to defend government entities and their employees in tort litigation. The ideal candidate would have 3 - 5 years of tort litigation experience in state and federal courts or jury trial experience. Attorneys of the Torts Section have been recognized by their peers as among Utah's legal elite and two former members of the Torts Section are currently serving as district court judges on the Third Judicial District Court. Applicant should possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills and should have the experience and ability to take over an existing caseload, draft complex dispositive motions, and try jury and non-jury cases of a complicated nature. Prior experience representing governmental entities preferred. Current membership in the Utah State Bar is required. Travel may be required as incumbents will need to represent their clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings throughout the State.

Requirements

A Juris Doctorate is required.
communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
legal processes and procedures
applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
civil and criminal justice laws
understand and apply case and statutory law
evaluate information against a set of standards
use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, the democratic political process, and legislative history
perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques
laws governing access to public and private records (Government Records Access and Management Act)
make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony
rules of evidence
interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation
Fair Labor Standards Act and related employment legislation
principles, theories, and practices of judicial or administrative law
Active membership in the Utah State Bar required.
Must be able to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

3 - 5 years of tort litigation experience in state and federal courts or jury trial experience.
Prior experience representing governmental entities preferred.

Responsibilities

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.