Assistant Attorney General - Agriculture

Salary: $55.62 - $86.43 Hourly

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 42853

Agency: 080 Attorney General

Unit: 8401 Natural Resources - General

Opening Date: 09/26/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Recruiter:

# of Openings: 1

Location: 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT 84129

Schedule Code: AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office.

Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Schedule Code Description: This is a full time, career service eligible position upon successful completion of a 12 month probationary period.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules

EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: [redacted].

Job Description

Assistant Attorney General - Agriculture

The Office of the Attorney General, Natural Resources Division, has an immediate opening for an attorney to represent the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. The position involves advising the Department on a wide variety of state and federal legal issues including its land conservation program.

The position requires membership in the Utah State Bar and qualification for admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. The applicant should have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, the ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and concisely, and the ability to work with others as part of a team.

Preference will be given to applicants with educational background or experience in litigation, land conservation, contracts, administrative law, and regulatory enforcement.

*This posting will be open until filled and may close without notice.*

Responsibilities

• Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
• Determines discovery needs, 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, documents 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, negotiations, complaints and/or other matters.
• Drafts working documents; prepares documents consisting of concise decisions based upon facts of case interpretations of law and compliance with state and federal standards.
• Conducts conferences with defendants and/or attorneys, negotiates settlements, and testifies in court.
• Conducts, or represents agency at formal or informal hearings and/or trials.
• May be required to travel to various court locations and possibly stay overnight.

Qualifications

(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• agency and/or organizational program(s)
• communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• legal processes and procedures
• applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• civil and criminal justice laws
• understand and apply case and statutory law
• evaluate information against a set of standards
• use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
• laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, the democratic political process, and legislative history
• perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques
• laws governing access to public and private records (Government Records Access and Management Act)
• make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony
• rules of evidence and civil and/or criminal procedure
• interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation
• principles, theories, and practices of judicial or administrative law

Supplemental Information

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
• Where statute mandates, active membership in the Utah State Bar..
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).
• Salary is calculated based on initial Bar admittance year, less any years not practicing law, as outlined below. Bar YearBase RateAnnual (Rounded)2022-2024$55.62$115,[redacted]-2021$58.62$121,[redacted]-2018$61.71$128,[redacted]-2011$64.89$134,[redacted]-2006$67.98$141,[redacted]-2001$71.07$147,[redacted]-1996$74.16$154,[redacted]-1991$77.25$160,[redacted]-1986$80.34$167,[redacted]$83.43$173,[redacted]-Prior$86.43$179,774

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of this application process, you must upload your resume, writing sample, and cover letter into your application profile. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume or work history. "See resume" or "see previous response" is not an acceptable response to any question.Failure to follow these terms may result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.

• I acknowledge I have read the above statement.

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Are you a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar (or qualified under Utah Court Rule 14-809)?

• No
• Yes

03

What year did you pass the Bar? (Please list the state as well if initial bar admittance was not in Utah).

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Please rate your level of experience in any of the following areas: litigation, land conservation, contracts, administrative law, and/or regulatory enforcement.

• None
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Extensive experience

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In response to the previous question, please provide details of your educational background or experience in litigation, cannabis regulation, contracts, administrative law, and/or regulatory enforcement.

Required Question