Assistant Attorney General - Public Lands  

The Office of the Attorney General,Natural Resources division has an immediate opening for an attorney to work in its Public Lands section. The incumbent in this position provides full time representation to the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office (PLPCO) on matters primarily pertaining to the public lands and the federal agencies that manage them. Preference will be given to applicants with litigation and courtroom experience. Some working knowledge of administrative law,and public lands law,particularly R.S. 2477,is preferred.   A successful candidate must have excellent oral advocacy and writing skills,have experience reviewing and managing large volumes of documents and legal research,and must have excellent case management skills as well as the ability to build rapport and work cooperatively with client agency representatives. The duties of this position will include working with county officials,state legislators,state agencies,and federal representatives. Preference will be given to applicants with 3-10 years of experience or more. Entry level attorneys will also be considered. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar upon application or has taken the most recent bar exam. Background checks are completed as a condition of employment. Travel is required as incumbents will need to represent the State in legal proceedings throughout the State. This posting will be open until filled and may close without notice.