Job Description

Salary: $54.00 - $84.00 Hourly

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 41391

Agency: 080 Attorney General

Unit: 8402 Natural Resources - Water

Opening Date: 05/10/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Recruiter:

# of Openings: 1

Location: 1594 W. North Temple, SLC, UT 84114

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 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 - Water Resources

The Office of the Attorney General, Natural Resources Division, has an immediate opening for an attorney to represent the Utah Division of Water Resources. The position will include assisting the Division in a wide variety of legal matters involving state water resources, water storage and conveyance facilities, water conservation programs, and Great Salt Lake water conservation.

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 may be given to applicants with five or more years of legal practice experience and/or to those with educational background or experience in Utah water law, interstate water administration, grant programs, large water development projects, Colorado River and Bear River compacts, litigation, contracts, and administrative law. The position is located in Salt Lake City. The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. Security background checks are completed as a condition of employment.

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

Example of Duties

Prepare cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice, and facilitate decisions.
Assess discovery needs and complete discovery.
Participate in decision making and strategy sessions in preparing cases for court and determining evidence to be used.
Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents, and other written materials.
Receive, research, and respond to legal questions and complaints.
Provide information, explain policy and procedures, and facilitate resolutions.
Represent the Division and state in lawsuits, grievances, and complaints.
Draft litigation working documents and prepare other legal documents based on sound arguments using relevant facts, interpretations of law, and compliance with state and federal standards.
Conduct conferences with opposing parties and negotiate settlements.
Represent division in formal and informal administrative hearings.
Occasionally travel overnight to project sites, court locations, meetings, and conferences.

Typical Qualifications

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

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 procedures.
Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Listen to and understand verbally communicated information and ideas.
Use logic and reasoning to analyze and identify underlying principles, rationales, and facts in drawing conclusions.
Perform effective legal research using case law, statutes, rules, and other relevant materials.
Research and understand laws governing access to public and private records (Government Records Access and Management Act).
Deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Provide consultation and expert advice.
Interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation.

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 2021-2023$54.00$112,[redacted]-2020$57.00$118,[redacted]-2017$60.00$124,[redacted]-2011$63.00$131,[redacted]-2006$66.00$137,[redacted]-2001$69.00$143,[redacted]-1996$72.00$149,[redacted]-1991$75.00$156,[redacted]-1986$78.00$162,[redacted]-1981$81.00$168,[redacted]-Prior$84.00$174,720

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 and a current and substantive writing sample 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)?

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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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Rate your level of experience and/or knowledge in any of the following areas: Utah water law, interstate water administration, grant programs, large water development projects, Colorado River and Bear River compacts, litigation, contracts, and administrative law.