Financial Crimes Prosecutor - Complex Fraud & Trials

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 175,019,000 - 257,027,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Utah Attorney General in Salt Lake City seeks a criminal prosecutor for the Financial Crimes Division. This full-time, on-site role handles assigned cases, conducts legal research and writing, and presents the State’s case at all stages, including jury trials.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and five years in criminal practice; prosecution and courtroom experience preferred; Utah State Bar membership is required; travel across the state may be involved.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required; five years of criminal practice preferred.
• Prosecution experience preferred; significant courtroom experience in felony cases preferred.
• Utah State Bar membership in good standing required; ability to take over an existing caseload.

Responsibilities

• Screen matters for criminal charges and prosecute as assigned; provide consultation and facilitate decisions.
• Provide legal counsel to law enforcement and advise on criminal matters.
• Conduct legal research and writing and present the State’s case at all stages, including jury trials.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Office of the Utah Attorney General in Salt Lake City seeks a criminal prosecutor for the Financial Crimes Division. This full-time, on-site role handles assigned cases, conducts legal research and writing, and presents the State’s case at all stages, including jury trials.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and five years in criminal practice; prosecution and courtroom experience preferred; Utah State Bar membership is required; travel across the state may be involved.