Assistant Attorney General

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STATE OF UTAH
invites applications for the position of:

Assistant Attorney General - Litigation - Civil Rights

SALARY: Depends on Qualifications
OPENING DATE: 10/28/22
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
# OF OPENINGS: 1
BENEFITS: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
BACKGROUND CHECK: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link:
LOCATION: 160 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
RECRUITER: Ally Aldrich
SCHEDULE CODE: AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office.
EEO STATEMENT: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights

The Civil Rights Section of the Litigation Division of the Utah Attorney General's Office seeks an attorney to represent state employees, state agencies, school districts and universities in civil rights litigation. This position is located in Salt Lake City but a hybrid telework schedule may be offered.

The Civil Rights Section defends complex and cutting-edge civil rights litigation against state entities and employees. Its employees also collaborate with state agencies’ and educational institutions’ counsel, train state employees about the constitutional limits on their jobs, advise clients on changes to policies and practices to ensure compliance with federal civil rights mandates, and occasionally collaborate with state-level decision-makers when policies implicate constitutional concerns.

The successful applicant should anticipate litigating novel claims in areas such as the First Amendment, Title IX, state constitutional law claims, and qualified immunity. Typical caseloads may include defense of Universities and school districts in Title IX and ADA claims; defense of corrections officers in Eighth Amendment claims; defense of Utah Highway Patrol Troopers in Fourth Amendment excessive force and illegal search and seizure cases; and defense of other agencies and their employees in First Amendment, Equal Protection, and Due Process claims and other complex litigation matters.

The successful applicant must possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills and should have the experience and ability to immediately assume primary responsibility for litigating civil rights cases in federal court with minimal supervision. At least two years’ litigation experience or a combination of litigation experience and a judicial clerkship is required; five years' litigation experience is preferred, with at least some federal court without two years experience may be considered if they have demonstrated interest in public sector work or have completed a federal district or circuit court of appeals clerkship. If hired, an applicant with less than two years litigation experience will not take on a full caseload but will work with experienced litigators in civil rights cases. Knowledge of federal and state civil litigation, and the substantive and procedural elements of litigating federal constitutional claims brought pursuant to 42 . § 1983, Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act is also preferred.

Applicant must have the desire and ability to present complex cases to judges and to juries. 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 Practice14-809, is required. Some travel is required as incumbents will need to represent their clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings throughout the state.

As part of this application process, you must upload your resume and a writing sample into your application profile.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Prepare cases for trial by conducting legal research, gathering evidence, prepare all pretrial documents (motions in limine, jury instructions, etc.), making opening statements, conduct direct and cross-examinations, and make closing arguments.
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, reports, memoranda, etc.
Represent the State and client agencies in lawsuits and administrative proceedings.
May be required to travel to various locations and stay overnight.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

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; including state and federal case law and knowledge of bankruptcy law
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 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)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

A Juris Doctorate is required.
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, ., 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. 
A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a 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 UCA 53-3-202(1)(a). 
Active membership in the Utah State Bar.



The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. The State provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations to complete the application process, please contact the Department of Human Resource Management at or TTY .

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:


4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100
Salt Lake City, UT 84129




Position #34374
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL - LITIGATION - CIVIL RIGHTS
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Assistant Attorney General - Litigation - Civil Rights Supplemental Questionnaire
 
* 1. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume or work history. "See resume" or "see previous response" is not an acceptable response to any question. Failure to follow these terms may result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.
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* 2. Are you a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar (or qualified under Utah Court Rule 14-809)?
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* 3. What year did you pass the Bar? (Please list the state as well if initial bar admittance was not in Utah).


* 4. Please rate your level of experience with complex civil litigation in state and federal courts.
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* 5. Please provide details of your litigation experience, including any experience you may have in representing government entities.


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