Prosecuting Attorney | Trial-Ready, Impactful Prosecution

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office seeks attorneys for multiple Prosecuting Attorney openings in Salt Lake County, Utah. Positions range by experience and require JD and bar eligibility. Open until filled and hiring will occur as openings arise.

Applicants should have strong trial and prosecutorial skills, with preference for homicide, special victims, white collar fraud, or gang/organized crime backgrounds. This recruitment will stay active for future openings.

Qualifications

• JD from a recognized college of law.
• Member in good standing with the Utah State Bar Association or other state bar association with the ability to become a member of the Utah State Bar Association on the first day work.

Responsibilities

• Reviews investigative reports and screens requests for prosecution to determine validity of facts.
• Meets with law enforcement officers, complainants, victims and witnesses as may be required for screening decisions.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of screening worksheets, fact sheets, “informations,” declinations, arrest warrants or summons.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of search warrants and investigative subpoenas using knowledge and understanding of the law of search and seizure.
• Reviews case files in preparation for trials and hearings and meets with law enforcement officers, citizens and expert witnesses to determine evidence of cases prosecuted.
• Reviews cases with regard to possible plea negotiations, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of cases and negotiates plea agreements within the guidelines and office policies and procedures.
• Prepares cases prior to court appearances, researches laws pertaining to case facts and prepares witnesses for court appearances.
• Appears in appropriate courts conducting trials or hearings, presenting evidence and/or arguments as an advocate for the County and/or the State.
• Maintains current knowledge and skill in all phases of trial including knowledge of rules of procedure and evidence.
• Prepares judgments, orders, finding of fact and conclusions of law as directed by the court.
• Review for appeal and prepares appeals where necessary to protect the interests of the County and/or the State.
• Participates in office training programs and other legal professional development programs for continuing legal education as required by the Utah State Bar Association directives and the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office.
• Provides educational services and trainings to law enforcement agencies and the public within the guidelines of the Code of Professional Conduct and the policies and procedures of the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office.

Skills

Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office seeks attorneys for multiple Prosecuting Attorney openings in Salt Lake County, Utah. Positions range by experience and require JD and bar eligibility. Open until filled and hiring will occur as openings arise.

Applicants should have strong trial and prosecutorial skills, with preference for homicide, special victims, white collar fraud, or gang/organized crime backgrounds. This recruitment will stay active for future openings.