NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
Attorney I-DWS
Salt Lake County, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$38.45/hr - $57.78/hrNEOGOV is seeking an Attorney I to join the Office of General Counsel of the Department of Workforce Services. The role involves providing legal advice, conducting legal research, and representing the agency in various legal matters to ensure compliance with federal and state law.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Provide consultation, make recommendations, and give appropriate advice to assigned Department divisions
Receive, research, and respond to incoming questions or complaints; provide information, explain policy and procedures or facilitate a resolution
Communicate and manage relationships within office and clients while providing legal advice
Prepare documents consisting of concise recommendations based upon facts, interpretations of law and compliance with state and federal standards
Conduct legal research and analysis, gather evidence, and facilitate appropriate case outcomes
Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents or other written materials
Prepare cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence
Facilitate resolution of civil and administrative actions; represent agency at formal or informal hearings
Take administrative and civil legal action against violators of statutes and rules, including enforcement of civil judgments
Draft all types of pleadings and motions, including evidentiary motions, dispositive motions, and discovery motions
Determine needs in discovery; participate in decision making and strategy sessions in preparing cases for court and determining evidence to be used
Present written and oral argument on motions and other matters before any type of court, judge, or adjudicator
Conduct conferences with parties, including self-represented parties, negotiate settlements, and attend court appearances throughout the State
May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctorate
Active membership in the Utah Bar Association
General understanding of laws governing privacy and access to government records
Experience providing general legal counsel to a governmental entity or to senior level management
Working knowledge of the Open and Public Meetings Act and the Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act
Working knowledge of the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act and rulemaking procedures
Beyond proficient in legal analysis, including the interpretation and application of case law, statutes, rules, and regulations
Firm understanding of the procedural and evidentiary rules for both administrative proceedings and civil litigation in Utah
The ability to write clearly and concisely, while maintaining legal accuracy
Strong interpersonal skills
Commitment to meet the highest ethical standards and standards of professionalism
You must successfully pass a criminal history check
As part of this application process, you must upload a 5 to 10 page legal writing sample into your application profile
Preferred
Advanced legal writing skills
Strong communication skills
Experience advising executive leadership and representing governmental entities
The ability to learn novel computer applications
Benefits
Great health and retirement benefits
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
Comprehensive leave program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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