Entry-Level Deputy Attorney — Litigation & Research

Uintah County; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Robust retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness initiative with on-site gym

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting motions and briefs

Trial preparation support

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Utah bar eligibility within 6 months

Job description

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.