Assistant Attorney General

Full-time

No

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STATE OF UTAH
invites applications for the position of:

Assistant Attorney General - Public Utilities

SALARY: Depends on Qualifications
OPENING DATE: 11/21/22
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
RECRUITER: Ally Aldrich -
SCHEDULE CODE: AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office.
SCHEDULE CODE DESCRIPTION: Career service position upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period.
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 - Public Utilities
 
The Utah Attorney General’s Office, Highways and Utilities Division, has an immediate opening for an attorney to represent the Department of Commerce, Division of Public Utilities.

This position principally involves analyzing and litigating regulatory matters before the Utah Public Service Commission. A background in economics, finance, accounting, or business is preferred. Some experience with public utility regulation, FERC litigation, complex commercial litigation, or substantially similar complex litigation is highly desirable. 

Must have experience showing ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. Current membership in the Utah State Bar is required.

*This position will be open until filled. The next review of applications will begin on 12/02/2022.*
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Prepares cases by conducting legal research, preparing witnesses, and gathering evidence.
Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
Drafts, reviews, and recommends contract language.
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.

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

agency and/or organizational program(s)
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

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. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
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 #32144
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL - PUBLIC UTILITIES
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Assistant Attorney General - Public Utilities Supplemental Questionnaire
 
* 1. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of this application process, you must upload your resume and a writing sample into your application profile. 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.
Checkbox I acknowledge I have read the above statement.
* 2. Are you a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar (or qualified under Utah Court Rule 14-809)?
Checkbox No
Checkbox Yes
* 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 in complex litigation.
Checkbox None
Checkbox Limited
Checkbox Moderate
Checkbox Extensive
* 5. To support your rating in the previous question, please provide brief details of your experience in complex litigation.


* Required Question

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