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Government
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Assistant Attorney General
Attorney
Company Review
Full-time
No
State of Utah Logo STATE OF UTAH invites applications for the position of: Assistant Attorney General - Mortgage and Financial Fraud 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 84114 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 - Mortgage and Financial Fraud The Office of the Utah Attorney General, Mortgage and Financial Fraud Division has an immediate opening for a criminal prosecutor. The successful applicant will be expected to handle complex financial fraud prosecutions, including cases alleging securities fraud, real estate fraud, consumer fraud, tax fraud, and mortgage fraud. Applicants must possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills and have the experience and ability to immediately take over an existing caseload. Preference will be given to applicants with at least five years of experience in criminal practice and/or significant courtroom experience in trying felony cases. Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required. The position is located in Salt Lake City. Travel is required as incumbents will need to engage in criminal litigation and other legal proceedings throughout the State. *This position will be open until filled. The next review of applications will begin on 12/02/2022.* EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Screens complex financial fraud investigations for criminal charges; Conducts criminal investigations pursuant to Utah Code 77-22-2, and provides guidance and assistance to law enforcement in obtaining subpoenas and search warrants; Conducts legal research and drafts a variety of motions and memoranda; Represents the State in various criminal matters, including presenting evidence and arguing the State's position at various hearings; Engages in plea negotiations with defense attorneys and defendants; Communicates regularly with victims and witnesses; Tries complex financial fraud cases; May be required to travel to various court 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 #32997 ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL - MORTGAGE AND FINANCIAL FRAUD AA Assistant Attorney General - Mortgage and Financial Fraud 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. * 2. Are you a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar? Checkbox No Checkbox Yes * 3. What year did you pass the Bar? * 4. Please rate your level of experience in criminal practice, particularly financial fraud prosecution. Checkbox None Checkbox Limited Checkbox Moderate Checkbox Extensive * 5. Please justify your experience rating from the previous question by detailing your experience in criminal practice. * Required Question
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