Assistant Attorney General Litigation Torts

Assistant Attorney General - Litigation - Torts

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Benefits EligibilityThis position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary $61.08 - $89.24 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter Desi Crane
Application Deadline 9/16/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Assistant Attorney General - Tort Litigation

The Office of the Utah Attorney General Litigation Division has an immediate opening for an attorney to defend government entities and their employees in tort litigation. The ideal candidate would have 3 - 5 years of tort litigation experience in state and federal courts or jury trial experience.

Attorneys of the Torts Section have been recognized by their peersas among Utahs legal elite and two former members of the Torts Section arecurrently serving as district court judges on the Third Judicial DistrictCourt.

Applicant should possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills and should have the experience and ability to take over an existing caseload draft complex dispositive motions and try jury and non-jury cases of a complicated nature. Prior experience representing governmental entities preferred.

Current membership in the Utah State Bar is required. Travel may be required as incumbents will need to represent their clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings throughout the State.

A benefits package is available which includes 12 paid holidays annual leave hours and sick leave hours. Utah State Bar dues are paid and an annual CLE budget is provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
• Provides consultation makes recommendations gives appropriate advice and/or facilitates decisions.
• Determine needs in discovery 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 and complaints.
• Drafts litigation working documents; prepares documents consisting of concise decisions based upon facts of case interpretations of law and compliance with state and federal standards.
• Conduct conferences with defendants and/or attorneys and negotiate settlements.
• Represents clients at formal or informal hearings.
• May be required to travel to various locations and stay overnight.

Qualifications

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

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• 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
• interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation
• Fair Labor Standards Act and related employment legislation
• principles theories and practices of judicial or administrative law

Supplemental Information

• 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.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Active membership in the Utah State Bar required.

About the Role

Location
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City Utah 84111
United States
Background Check Required You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code AG - Employees at the Attorney Generals Office

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Office of the Utah Attorney General
If you are looking to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic fast-paced legal environment the Attorney Generals Office offers a unique opportunity. As counselors protectors and stewards the Office plays a vital role in defending both the U.S. and Utah constitutions protecting residents and preserving the resources that make Utah special. Youll contribute to upholding justice advising state agencies and safeguarding the rights and interests of Utahs citizens. With responsibilities ranging from prosecuting corporate misconduct to enforcing public lands policy and supporting childrens justice initiatives your work here will be both diverse and rewarding. Join a team dedicated to serving the public and advancing the cause of justice in Utah.

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 please contact .

Required Experience:

Junior IC