Chief Deputy County Attorney

JUAB COUNTY (INC); Nephi (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Juab County Attorney’s Office in Nephi, Utah seeks a Chief Deputy County Attorney to assist the County Attorney with civil and criminal counsel for county officials, departments, and boards. The role manages a criminal and juvenile calendar, including felony and SVU cases, and drafts ordinances, contracts, and policies while presenting legal opinions in hearings and trials.

The candidate should have extensive public sector experience, strong legal research and writing skills, court appearance

Qualifications

• Public sector or governmental law experience, especially with serious felony matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and ability to draft clear and effective legal documents, opinions, and briefs.
• Experience appearing in court, handling litigation or prosecution, and presenting arguments before judges, boards, or administrative bodies.
• Proficiency in interpreting statutes, regulations, and case law, and providing practical guidance to non-legal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with county officials, staff, and community partners.
• High level of professional ethics, sound judgment, and commitment to public service and equitable treatment of all community members.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Utah State Bar (or ability to obtain licensure within a specified timeframe).

Responsibilities

• Manage criminal and juvenile calendar, including felony and SVU cases.
• Draft and review ordinances, contracts, and policies; prepare and present legal opinions.
• Represent the county in hearings, trials, and administrative proceedings.
• Supervise or mentor other legal staff and coordinate with law enforcement.
• Conduct legal research and review evidence; negotiate resolutions where appropriate.
• Participate in training or community education related to county laws and procedures.

Skills

Public sector law

Legal research

Litigation experience

Court appearances

Statutes & case law interpretation

Negotiation

Ethics & public service

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Utah Bar admission

Job description

Company Description The Juab County Attorney’s Office is located at the county government headquartered at 160 N Main Street in Nephi, Utah. The County Attorney’s office provides criminal prosecution services for Juab County. Team members also collaborate closely with elected officials, departments, and community partners to support effective and lawful county operations.

Role Description The Chief Deputy County Attorney is a full-time, on-site, with the option for hybrid, role based in Nephi, UT, with flexibility for work from home as approved. This position assists the County Attorney in providing legal counsel to county officials, departments, and boards on a wide range of civil and criminal matters. Day-to-day responsibilities will largely include managing a criminal and juvenile calendar, including felony and SVU cases. Responsabilites may also include drafting and reviewing ordinances, contracts, and policies; preparing and presenting legal opinions; and representing the county in hearings, trials, and administrative proceedings. The role also involves managing assigned casework, conducting legal research, reviewing evidence, and negotiating resolutions where appropriate. The Chief Deputy County Attorney may supervise or mentor other legal staff, coordinate with law enforcement, and participate in training or community education related to county laws and procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in public sector or governmental law, including experience with serious felony criminal matters. Three years felony trial experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills, with the ability to draft clear and effective legal documents, opinions, and briefs.
• Experience appearing in court, handling litigation or prosecution, and effectively presenting arguments before judges, boards, or administrative bodies.
• Proficiency in interpreting statutes, regulations, and case law, and providing practical legal guidance to non-legal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with county officials, staff, and community partners.
• High level of professional ethics, sound judgment, and commitment to public service and equitable treatment of all community members.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Utah State Bar (or ability to obtain licensure within a specified timeframe).
• Ability to work on-site in Nephi, UT on a regular basis in a hybrid arrangement, manage multiple priorities, and handle sensitive and confidential information.