Appellate Counsel: Criminal Appeals & Post-Conviction

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Competitive salary

On-site work

Job summary

State of Utah seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Appeals - Post Conviction section in Salt Lake City. The role involves handling postconviction matters, federal habeas and state appeals, with opportunities to work on death penalty and high-stakes cases.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and Utah Bar admission, plus excellent written and oral advocacy, research skills, and the ability to manage complex litigation across multiple courts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Active membership in the Utah State Bar when mandated by statute.
• Strong written communication, and the ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to explain information clearly, both in writing and verbally.
• Experience with civil and criminal justice laws and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
• Draft appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and other written materials.
• Represent the State in state and federal appellate courts.
• Consult with prosecutors and travel to various court locations as required.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Criminal litigation

Public service motivation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active Utah State Bar member

Job description

State of Utah seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Appeals - Post Conviction section in Salt Lake City. The role involves handling postconviction matters, federal habeas and state appeals, with opportunities to work on death penalty and high-stakes cases.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and Utah Bar admission, plus excellent written and oral advocacy, research skills, and the ability to manage complex litigation across multiple courts.