Deputy Attorney I

Uintah County; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Robust retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness initiative with on-site gym

Résumé du poste

Uintah County seeks a Deputy Attorney I to support criminal litigation under the supervision of licensed Deputy County Attorneys. The role involves reviewing incident reports, examining evidence, assessing legal standing, and drafting recommended charges and charging instruments for review by prosecutors.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor degree and at least one year of legal practice, and must be eligible to practice law in Utah within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 1 year of legal practice experience.
• Eligible to practice law in Utah within six months of hire.

Responsabilités

• Review incident reports, examine evidence, and assess legal standing.
• Draft charges, charging instruments, motions, briefs, memoranda, and jury instructions.
• Assist lead attorneys with trial preparation, witness interviews, exhibit management, and court presentations.

Connaissances

Legal research

Drafting motions and briefs

Trial preparation support

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Utah bar eligibility within 6 months

Description du poste

Status: Full-Time | Closes: Open Until Filled

Deputy Attorney I

Performs entry-level legal support and preparatory duties under the direct supervision of licensed Deputy County Attorneys to facilitate the prompt, effective litigation of criminal cases. In this role, the incumbent reviews incident reports, examines evidence, assesses legal standing, and drafts recommended charges and charging instruments for review by licensed prosecutors. Responsibilities include conducting in-depth statutory and case law research, drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and jury instructions, and assisting lead attorneys with trial preparation, witness interviews, exhibit management, and court presentations. Under appropriate supervisory oversight and within the bounds of applicable provisional practice rules, the clerk assists during arraignments, bail determinations, preliminary hearings, and sentencing proceedings, contributing to plea frameworks and bail recommendations. Additionally, the position prepares search warrants, affidavits, subpoenas, and writs in coordination with support staff, assists with administrative research and training for law enforcement agencies, supports the civil division on assigned municipal matters, and maintains organized case files while apprising senior counsel of ongoing case progress.

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (J. D. ) degree from an accredited law school, complemented by one (1) year of legal practice experience, or an equivalent combination of legal education, clerkships, and practical legal training. Applicants must be eligible to practice law in the State of Utah and obtain formal admission to the Utah State Bar within six (6) months of hire. Pending official admission, the employee will serve within the County Attorney's Office in a non-attorney capacity as a Graduate Law Clerk or Legal Assistant, conducting duties strictly under the direct oversight of licensed counsel.

This full-time, Exempt position offers a competitive salary of $100,000 depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being.

• Your coverage will include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as robust retirement plans and various supplemental insurance options.
• Additionally, you will gain access to an Employee Assistance Program, an exciting perks program, and Uintah County's award-winning wellness initiative, which features engaging team activities, convenient on-site health fairs, educational seminars, and full access to our on-site wellness center and gym equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer