Natural Resources AAG – Public Lands Counsel

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Utah Attorney General, Natural Resources Division, has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General to advise on management of sovereign lands and related state and federal issues.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate, Utah Bar admission, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to work in a team. Location is Salt Lake City with potential travel and background checks. This is a full-time role with in-office requirements and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Active membership in the Utah State Bar.
• A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
• Must be able to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
• Determines needs in discovery, and/or completes discovery; participates in decision making and strategy sessions in preparing cases for court and determining evidence to be used.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, legal briefs and/or other written materials.
• Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution.
• Represents the State or the employing agency in lawsuits, grievances, complaints, and other matters.
• Prepares litigation documents and legal work product, developing clear and concise analyses and recommendations grounded in case facts, applicable law, and state and federal regulatory standards.
• Conducts conferences with defendants and/or attorneys, negotiates settlements, and appears in court.
• Conducts, or represents agency at, formal or informal hearings.
• May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight.

Skills

Legal research

Advocacy

Written communication

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active Utah State Bar

Job description

The Office of the Utah Attorney General, Natural Resources Division, has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General to advise on management of sovereign lands and related state and federal issues.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate, Utah Bar admission, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to work in a team. Location is Salt Lake City with potential travel and background checks. This is a full-time role with in-office requirements and a competitive benefits package.