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Environmental and Land Use Attorney in Salt Lake City, UT

Utah Office of the Attorney General Mar 26,2020 Location USA Salt Lake City UT
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Government

Attorney

Environmental and Land Use

Max 3 yrs required

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Assistant Attorney General - Water Rights The candidate will represent the Utah Division of Water Rights in general water right adjudications that are underway in district courts throughout the State of Utah. The position involves handling existing water right adjudication cases, advising the Division of Water Rights on general adjudication matters, and performing other related tasks. Makes decisions and prepares cases by conducting legal research and analyzing evidence. Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions. Determines discovery needs and/or completes discovery; participates in decision making and strategy sessions in preparing cases 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 policies and procedures, and facilitates resolutions. Prepares documents consisting of concise analyses based upon case law and state, local, and federal laws and regulations. Conducts conferences with defendants and/or attorneys, negotiates settlements, and attends court appearances. Collaborates with key state, federal, and local agencies to fulfill the Unit's mission. Presents information to sister agencies, providers, associations, and key stakeholders regarding Medicaid fraud and the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight. Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures. 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 decisions or solve problems 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. Rules of evidence and civil and/or criminal procedure. Interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation. Principles, theories, and practices of judicial or administrative law. Must be a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar upon application. A Juris Doctorate is required. The candidate with 0-5 years of experience will be considered. Will have background or experience in natural resource law or policy, particularly water right matters, including general water right adjudications, a substantive knowledge of Utah water law, and litigation experience. Should have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, the ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and concisely, and the ability to work well with others as part of a team. Must have excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Closing date: 04/02/20 11:59 PM

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