State of Utah · 18 hours ago
Assistant Attorney General - Health
Salt Lake County, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expThe State of Utah is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Health Section to represent the Utah Department of Health. The role involves legal representation in administrative hearings, civil litigation, and contract review, requiring strong advocacy and case management skills.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyLaw Enforcement
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
Conducts conferences with defendants and/or attorneys, negotiate settlements, and testify in court
Conducts, or represents agency at, formal or informal hearings
May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight
Qualification
Required
Excellent case management skills
Excellent writing skills
Excellent oral advocacy skills
Ability to work with others as a team
Members of the Utah State Bar in good standing
Conduct legal research and gather evidence
Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice, and/or facilitate decisions
Determine needs in discovery, and/or 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/or other written materials
Receive, research and respond to incoming questions or complaints
Provide information, explain policy and procedures, and/or facilitate a resolution
Represent the state or the employing agency in lawsuits, grievances, and complaints
Draft litigation working documents
Prepare 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, negotiate settlements, and testify in court
Conduct, or represent agency at, formal or informal hearings
Travel to various court locations and stay overnight
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
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
Perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques
Understand 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
Understand rules of evidence
Interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation
Understand Fair Labor Standards Act and related employment legislation
Understand principles, theories, and practices of judicial or administrative law
A Juris Doctorate is required
A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of a background investigation
Active membership in the Utah State Bar where statute mandates
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)
Preferred
Experience or education related to data privacy and security regulations, particularly health data
Benefits
Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
Comprehensive leave program
Company
State of Utah
State of Utah provides links to government information sites and departments.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Williamson
Chief Technology Officer
Daniel Frei
Chief Financial Officer- Department of Technology Services
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