Prosecuting Attorney

Washington County; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County is seeking a Deputy County Prosecuting Attorney to join the Washington County Attorney's Office. This full-time role offers benefits with a starting wage based on experience, ranging from $104,966.89 to $140,000 annually.

The Deputy prosecutes criminal cases in justice, juvenile, and district courts, reviews law enforcement reports, conducts legal research, and represents the State in hearings, trials, and appeals. A Utah license is required. Closing date: 2026-09-17.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Utah and be a member of the Utah State Bar in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Sufficient experience to demonstrate the aptitude and ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in justice, juvenile, and district courts.
• Review law enforcement reports and determine appropriate criminal charges.
• Conduct legal research, analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare legal documents.
• Represent the State through hearings, trials, sentencing, and appeals.
• Work closely with law enforcement and assist with search and arrest warrants.
• Communicate with victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and opposing counsel.
• Participate in an assigned off-hours rotation to assist law enforcement.

Skills

Legal analysis

Advocacy

Research

Communication

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

JOB OPENING FOR A

Deputy County Prosecuting Attorney

FOR THE

Washington County Attorney's Office

FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS / Starting wage depending on experience:

$104,966.89 up to $140,000 Annually

The Deputy County Attorney performs a variety of professional legal duties related to the prosecution and litigation of criminal cases. The successful candidate will manage cases through all stages of the criminal justice process, work closely with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, and community partners, and help ensure the fair and effective administration of justice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in justice, juvenile, and district courts.
• Review law enforcement reports and determine appropriate criminal charges.
• Conduct legal research, analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare legal documents.
• Represent the State through hearings, trials, sentencing, and appeals.
• Work closely with law enforcement and assist with search and arrest warrants.
• Communicate with victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and opposing counsel.
• Participate in an assigned off-hours rotation to assist law enforcement.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has strong legal analysis, advocacy, research, writing, and communication skills and can effectively evaluate facts and evidence and apply applicable legal principles to individual cases.

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• Criminal trial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Advocacy techniques and legal principles.
• Utah Code and applicable local ordinances.
• Criminal prosecution and relevant case law.
• Legal research principles, practices, and methods.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Sufficient experience to demonstrate the aptitude and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Utah and be a member of the Utah State Bar in good standing.

Closing date is September 17, 2026

Women & Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer