Assistant Attorney General - Child Protection - Brigham City



Assistant Attorney General - Child Protection - Brigham City

Salary

$54.00 - $84.00 Hourly

Location

Box Elder County, UT

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

40760

Agency

080 Attorney General

Opening Date

03/11/2024

Closing Date

3/25/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

Recruiter

Ally Aldrich - alaldrich@agutah.gov

# of Openings

1

Location

1050 Medical Drive, Suite B, Brigham City, UT 84302

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: 800-346-4128.

Job Description



Assistant Attorney General - Child Protection - Brigham City

 

The Utah Office of the Attorney General, Child Protection Division, has an immediate opening for an attorney to represent the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) in the First District Juvenile Court in abuse, neglect, and dependency proceedings.  

Applicants must be able to manage a high volume of very active cases, moving at a fast pace with much at stake in terms of impact to children and families.  Incumbent is also responsible to approve warrants to search for and remove children from parents’ custody; screen cases with Child Protective Services and law enforcement; perform legal research; prepare summonses, petitions, subpoenas, discovery responses, motions, memoranda, orders, and other legal documents; and consult with DCFS representatives. They will represent DCFS at multi-disciplinary-team meetings, family-team meetings, and mediations in addition to other meetings, as necessary.  The successful candidate will prosecute abuse, neglect and dependency matters at shelter, pre-trial, adjudication, disposition, review, permanency, and other hearings; and will prosecute petitions to terminate parental rights and appear at associated hearings.  

Preference will be given to applicants with prosecution or other trial experience. Applicants must possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills and have the experience and ability to immediately take over an existing caseload.  Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required.

Example of Duties

  • 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 prepares witnesses to testify in court.
  • Represents agency at formal or informal hearings and/or trials.
  • May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight.

Typical 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. 
  • A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
  • 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$112,320
    2018-2020$57.00$118,560
    2012-2017$60.00$124,800
    2007-2011$63.00$131,040
    2002-2006$66.00$137,280
    1997-2001$69.00$143,520
    1992-1996$72.00$149,760
    1987-1991$75.00$156,000
    1982-1986$78.00$162,240
    1977-1981$81.00$168,480
    1976-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: Benefits. To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click HERE.

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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 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.
02
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).
04
What is your level of experience with prosecution or other trial experience?
  • None
  • Limited
  • Moderate
  • Extensive
05
Please provide details of your experience with prosecution or other trial experience.
06
Please describe any experience with brief writing or appellate research and writing.

Required Question

Agency
State of Utah
Address
4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100

Taylorsville, Utah, 84129