Assistant Attorney General - Office of Energy Development

Assistant Attorney General - Office of Energy Development

This is a working level position with preference given to candidates with at least eighteen months or more of legal experience. Excellent written and oral advocacy skills are required.

The Assistant Attorney General will represent the Office of Energy Development (“OED”) in all matters, including contracts, grants, statute and rule writing, statutory and rule interpretation, administrative actions, litigation, and other duties as assigned.

Experience in natural resources law, administrative law, property law, energy law, and litigation is preferred. Travel is required as incumbents may need to represent clients in meetings and legal proceedings throughout the State. Incumbents must practice law as an active member of the Utah State Bar in good standing.

• Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
• Determines discovery needs, 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, negotiations, complaints and/or other matters.
• Drafts 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, negotiates settlements, and testifies in court.
• Conducts, or represents agency at formal or informal hearings and/or trials.
• Drafts administrative rules and legislation.
• May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight.

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Active membership in the Utah State Bar.
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).
• Knowledge of applicable civil and criminal justice laws.
• Understanding of legal processes and procedures.
• Experience in natural resources law, administrative law, property law, energy law, and litigation.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• At least eighteen months of legal experience.