Assistant Attorney General

Full-time

No

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STATE OF UTAH
invites applications for the position of:

Assistant Attorney General - Office of State Debt Collection

SALARY: Depends on Qualifications
OPENING DATE: 11/25/22
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: 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT 84129
RECRUITER: Ally Aldrich
SCHEDULE CODE: AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office.
SCHEDULE CODE DESCRIPTION: This is a one-year contract position.
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 - Office of State Debt Collection
 
The State Agency Counsel Division of the Utah Attorney General's Office has an immediate opening for an Attorney to assist the Office of State Debt Collection in its duties. This is a contract position and will last for 12 months. 

The person in this position may also assist other attorneys in the division with research and writing, statutory interpretation, and general counsel work. The successful applicant will have excellent research and writing skills, as well as the ability to communicate with other attorneys, clients and members of the public in a professional and tactful manner. 

Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required. Experience in debt collection procedures preferred. Experience with government representation preferred. The position will be located at the Taylorsville State Office Building.

*This position will be open until filled and may close without notice. The next review of applications will begin on 12/09/2022.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
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, discovery, motions, documents and/or other written materials.
Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions; provides information, explains considerations, and/or facilitates a resolution.
Represents the state and other governmental entities 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.
Conducts conferences with defendants and/or attorneys, negotiate settlements, and with court.
Conducts, or represents agency at, formal or informal hearings and trials.

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, 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
rules of ethics and civility
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
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.
Active membership in the Utah State Bar.
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).



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 #31878
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL - OFFICE OF STATE DEBT COLLECTION
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Assistant Attorney General - Office of State Debt Collection 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.
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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 in government agency representation.
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* 5. Justify your rating in the previous question by providing brief details of your experience in government agency representation. If you selected "none" on the previous question, please enter "N/A" below.


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