Deputy County Attorney I - IV

Cache County, Utah; Logan (UT); Vor Ort; USD 104.000 - 138.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Bereavement leave

14 paid holidays

18 days personal leave in first year

Zusammenfassung

Cache County Corporation seeks a Deputy County Attorney I–IV to join the Attorney's Office in Utah. Under the County Attorney's direction, the deputy handles criminal litigation, supervises legal assistants, and may oversee lower-level attorneys on a project basis.

The role emphasizes prosecuting felonies and misdemeanors, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and representing the State in court. Quick adaptation to procedures and strong communication with the public are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree and licensed to practice law in Utah.
• Experience range varies by Attorney level from I to IV as described in the posted qualifications.
• Strong litigation and legal-writing skills are required.

Aufgaben

• Prosecute felonies and misdemeanors in district, justice, and juvenile courts.
• Review investigations to determine charges and pursue charges per procedures.
• Perform legal research, draft pleadings, gather and analyze evidence, and issue writs or subpoenas.
• Represent the State at arraignments, hearings, trials, and settlements.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and law enforcement in preparation for hearings.
• Submit status reports on assigned cases to the County Attorney.
• Collaborate with support staff and provide general assistance to the public.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Pleadings drafting

Criminal litigation

Court appearances

Investigation review

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate

Jobbeschreibung

Cache County Corporation is seeking a Deputy County Attorney I -IV to join our Attorney's Office. Under the direction of the County Attorney the Deputy County Attorney will perform a variety of professional legal duties as required to expedite the efficient and effective litigation of criminal cases within Cache County. The Deputy County Attorney will provide close to general supervision to Legal Assistants on a project-by-project basis and may oversee work and make work assignments for lower-level attorneys.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first day of employment, retirement contributions, bereavement leave, and 14 paid holidays. Full-time employees also receive 18 days of personal leave in the first year of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prosecuting felonies and misdemeanors in district, justice, and juvenile courts;
• Reviewing law enforcement investigations to screen for potential charges; determining the nature of the case and whether charges should be brought; and following established procedures in preparing, processing, and pursuing charges;
• Performing legal research; drafting pleadings; gathering and analyzing evidence; and preparing writs, subpoenas, warrants, petitions, affidavits, and other legal documents;
• Representing the State at arraignments, bail hearings, preliminary hearings, trials, sentencings, and during settlement negotiations;
• Interviewing victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officers in preparation to present evidence at various hearings;
• Submitting reports to apprise the County Attorney of the status of assigned cases;
• Collaborating with support staff; and
• Providing general assistance to the public regarding various aspects of the law, legal rights, victim remedies, and related legal processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Attorney I: ($104,027-$108,707) Graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree AND Licensed to practice law in the State of Utah.

Attorney II: ($114,646-$119,805) Graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree AND Licensed to practice law in the State of Utah AND One (1) - Two (2) years of experience practicing as an attorney.

Attorney III: ($122,877-$128,406) Graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree AND Licensed to practice law in the State of Utah AND Three (3) - Five (5) years of experience practicing as an attorney.

Attorney IV: ($131,688-$137,68) Graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree AND Licensed to practice law in the State of Utah AND Six (6) - Eight (8) years of experience practicing as an attorney.

The first review of applicants will be October 29, 2026.