Division Director - Education

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

16h • $72 - $101 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Utah Attorney General is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Director of the Education Division. This division provides legal counsel to Utah’s public education and higher education systems, including the State Board of Regents and the state’s colleges and universities. Under its guidance, institutions receive comprehensive legal support tailored to the needs of each campus, with an emphasis on preventative law, compliance with state and federal requirements, and effective risk management. The Division Director will maintain a caseload, review and manage a budget, supervise section directors and attorneys, aid and mentor attorneys, and collaborate with client agencies to maintain our team’s high standards. We are looking for a colleague and leader who is a strong listener, writer, and communicator; and has an enthusiasm for building and being part of a team.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Member in good standing of the Utah State Bar.
• Finds representing and litigating the public’s interest rewarding.
• A curiosity to learn a wide-ranging variety of different topic areas and teams.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and management skills.
• Significant experience with management, client relations, and complex civil litigation in courts and administrative forums.
• Significant experience managing and training attorneys and staff.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize own tasks while overseeing and helping other attorneys and staff.
• Superb writing skills.
• Firm understanding of procedural rules for civil litigation in courts and administrative forums including evidentiary rules.
• Commitment to meeting the highest work-product, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Knowledge of modern technology in the practice of law.
• Must be able to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in representing state agencies.
• Management experience.
• Over ten years of relevant post-law school experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload.
• Review and manage a budget.
• Supervise section directors and attorneys.
• Aid and mentor attorneys.
• Collaborate with client agencies to maintain high standards.
• Handle and assist with litigating complex cases in federal and state courts, including managing complex discovery.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager