Deputy Attorney I

Uintah County UT; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiative

On-site Wellness Center and Gym

Job summary

Uintah County UT seeks a Deputy Attorney I to perform entry-level legal support and assist licensed Deputy County Attorneys in criminal case litigation. Duties include reviewing incident reports, drafting charging instruments, conducting legal research, and preparing motions and jury instructions under supervision.

The role involves trial preparation, witness interviews, and court presentations, with opportunities to assist arraignments, bail determinations, and sentencing proceedings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Eligible to practice law in Utah and admitted to Utah State Bar within 6 months of hire.
• One year of legal practice experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Review incident reports and evidence for criminal cases.
• Draft charges, motions, briefs, memoranda, and jury instructions.
• Assist lead prosecutors with trial preparation, witness interviews, and exhibit management.
• Prepare warrants, subpoenas, and writs; support administrative research and training.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting briefs

Trial preparation

Witness interviews

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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