State of Utah
Assistant Attorney General - Utah Lake Authority & Office of Energy Development
State of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States,
Assistant Attorney General - Utah Lake Authority & Office of Energy DevelopmentThis Assistant Attorney General position is a working level position with preference given to candidates with at least eighteen months or more of legal experience. This position requires excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
The Assistant Attorney General will represent the Utah Lake Authority (“ULA”) and Office of Energy Development (“OED”). Incumbents assigned to this job will represent and advise ULA and OED in all matters, including contracts, grants, statute and rule writing, statute and rule interpretation, administrative actions, litigation, and perform other duties as assigned.
Experience in natural resources law, recreation law, water law, administrative law, property law, energy law, and litigation is preferred.
Travel is required as incumbents may need to represent clients in meetings and legal proceedings throughout the State. Incumbents must practice law as an active member of the Utah State Bar in good standing.
Responsibilities:
Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering 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 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, negotiations, complaints and/or other matters.Drafts 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, negotiates settlements, and testifies in court.Conducts, or represents agency at formal or informal hearings and/or trials.Drafts administrative rules and legislation.May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight.Minimum Requirements:
A Juris Doctorate is required.Active membership in the Utah State Bar.Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., 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.Salary:
Bar Year
Base Rate
Annual
2021-2023
$54.00
$112,320
2018-2020
$57.00
$118,560
2012-2017
$60.00
$124,800
2007-2011
$63.00
$131,040
2002-2006
$66.00
$137,280
1997-2001
$69.00
$143,520
1992-1996
$72.00
$149,760
1987-1991
$75.00
$156,000
1982-1986
$78.00
$162,240
1977-1981
$81.00
$168,480
1976-Prior
$84.00
$174,720#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Assistant Attorney General will represent the Utah Lake Authority (“ULA”) and Office of Energy Development (“OED”). Incumbents assigned to this job will represent and advise ULA and OED in all matters, including contracts, grants, statute and rule writing, statute and rule interpretation, administrative actions, litigation, and perform other duties as assigned.
Experience in natural resources law, recreation law, water law, administrative law, property law, energy law, and litigation is preferred.
Travel is required as incumbents may need to represent clients in meetings and legal proceedings throughout the State. Incumbents must practice law as an active member of the Utah State Bar in good standing.
Responsibilities:
Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering 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 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, negotiations, complaints and/or other matters.Drafts 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, negotiates settlements, and testifies in court.Conducts, or represents agency at formal or informal hearings and/or trials.Drafts administrative rules and legislation.May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight.Minimum Requirements:
A Juris Doctorate is required.Active membership in the Utah State Bar.Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., 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.Salary:
Bar Year
Base Rate
Annual
2021-2023
$54.00
$112,320
2018-2020
$57.00
$118,560
2012-2017
$60.00
$124,800
2007-2011
$63.00
$131,040
2002-2006
$66.00
$137,280
1997-2001
$69.00
$143,520
1992-1996
$72.00
$149,760
1987-1991
$75.00
$156,000
1982-1986
$78.00
$162,240
1977-1981
$81.00
$168,480
1976-Prior
$84.00
$174,720#J-18808-Ljbffr