Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights

Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $61.08 - $89.24 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Final date to receive applications – 10/11/2026*

* 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.

The Civil Rights Section of the Litigation Division of the Utah Attorney General's Office seeks an attorney to represent state employees, state agencies, school districts and universities in civil rights, Title IX, Title VI and ADA litigation.

• Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.

• Writes or drafts court filings (motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment), correspondence and/or other legal materials.

• Consults, makes recommendations and gives appropriate advice decisions pertaining to client interests

• Determines needs in discovery, and/or completes discovery; participates in decision making and strategy sessions to prepare cases for court and determine the necessary evidence.

• Represents state entities and their officials in lawsuits involving the First, Fourth, and Eighth Amendment litigation, and educational institutions in Title VI, Title IX, and tries cases in federal court.

• Occasionally may be required to travel to various locations and stay overnight

(This includes the knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into a position and trainable after entry.)

• A Juris Doctorate is required.

• Active membership in the Utah State Bar required.

• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand information presented in writing

• Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of legal processes and procedures.

• Use logic to identify and analyze underlying principles, reasons, and facts to draw correct conclusions.

• Knowledge of Rules of Evidence.

• Perform legal research using appropriate techniques and systems.

• Conduct settlement negotiations and arrive at suitable terms when appropriate and advisable.

• Relate to people in sensitive, tactful and professional manner.

• At least three years of civil litigation experience.

• 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.

• A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of a background investigation.

• Must be able to travel as required.

• Attorneys are hired at a salary consistent with their experience-level-peers in non-supervisory positions. For the purpose of starting salary calculation, experience level is based on initial Bar admittance year, less any years not practicing law. Annual salary ranges for each grade level are outlined below:

• – $61.08 / $
• – $64.44 / $
• – $68.18 / $
• – $72.11 / $
• – $73.02 / $
• – $75.02 / $
• 2002 – $76.55 / $
• – $78.10 / $
• – $80.80 / $
• 1992 – $81.47 / $
• – $83.20 / $
• 1987 – $85.03 / $
• – $86.44 / $
• 1981 and Prior – $89.24 / $

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 General's Office

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