NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Assistant Attorney General - SECURE
Salt Lake County, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$58.44/hr - $87.04/hrThe Utah Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to work in the Justice Division, specifically in the SECURE/Human Trafficking section. The role involves prosecuting human trafficking cases and providing support to investigators, requiring strong advocacy skills and experience in criminal litigation.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
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
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
May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight
Qualification
Required
excellent written and oral advocacy skills
ability to try both jury and bench trials of a complicated nature
member in good standing with the Utah State Bar upon application
travel required to represent the State in criminal trials and other legal proceedings throughout the State
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
knowledge of legal processes and procedures
knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
knowledge of civil and criminal justice laws
knowledge of 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
knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, the democratic political process, and legislative history
perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques
knowledge of 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
knowledge of rules of evidence
interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation
knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of judicial or administrative law
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)
must be able to travel as required
Preferred
criminal litigation experience
interest in criminal law
experience in preparing for and trying complex criminal cases
Benefits
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
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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