NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Assistant Attorney General - Health
Salt Lake County, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$58.44/hr - $87.04/hrNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in Health to represent the Utah Department of Health. The role involves conducting legal research, participating in administrative hearings, and managing civil litigation related to health data and privacy regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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
Must be a member of the Utah State Bar in good standing
A Juris Doctorate is required
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)
Must successfully pass a criminal history check
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
Ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
Knowledge of legal processes and procedures
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
Knowledge of civil and criminal justice laws
Ability to understand and apply case and statutory law
Ability to evaluate information against a set of standards
Ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, the democratic political process, and legislative history
Ability to perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques
Knowledge of laws governing access to public and private records (Government Records Access and Management Act)
Ability to make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
Ability to provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony
Knowledge of rules of evidence
Ability to interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation
Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act and related employment legislation
Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of judicial or administrative law
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
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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