Assistant Attorney General - State Agency Counsel - Corrections

The State Agency Counsel Division of the Utah Attorney General's Office has an opening for an attorney with five or more years of experience to assist in representing the Utah Department of Corrections as part of the Corrections Section.

This position will have a number of responsibilities in representing the agency which may include: representing the agency in litigation where non-monetary relief is sought, representing the agency in administrative proceedings (including parole revocations and records request matters), providing contract and policy review, preparation of legal opinions, monitoring of litigation, responding to offender inquiries, and other related responsibilities. This attorney may also be called on to represent or assist with representation of other governmental agencies and entities. Motion and courtroom practice will be required.  Applicants must possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Experience with government representation and the criminal justice system is preferred. Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required. The position may be located in Salt Lake City or at the Department of Corrections administration building in Draper.