Deputy County Attorney - Criminal Division

WAGE: $100,000 - $150,000 DOE

DEPARTMENT: Attorney - Criminal Division

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time FLSA Exempt

Applicants should upload a copy of their resume and a writing sample.

OVERVIEW:

Under the general guidance and direction of supervising attorneys, performs legal work related to the prosecution of criminal cases.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Advises police and other governmental agencies on matters of law and procedure, including sufficiency of evidence to issue criminal complaints, search warrants, and arrest warrants, and supervises preparation thereof.

Handles criminal court calendars; arraignments, sentencings, and motions in District Court; prosecutes felony and misdemeanor cases for the State of Utah; prosecutes cases in juvenile court and justice court. May file information, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and present evidence in all matters relating to criminal conduct by individuals. Responsible for representing the State in criminal matters and making oral statements, preparing and filing written pleadings.

Must be willing to learn and apply lessons to varied factual and legal situations. Must be willing to take instruction from more senior attorneys and meet obligations and deadlines. Must demonstrate increasing responsibility and capabilities in handling more serious and complex legal matters. Must demonstrate capabilities in successfully prosecuting cases through jury trials. Must demonstrate increasing ability to operate independently and with initiative. Must demonstrate increasing ability to build good working relationships with law enforcement personnel and coworkers.

Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

Education: Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school with a Juris Doctor Degree. Must be a member of the Utah State Bar in good standing.

Experience: Experience preferred, but not required.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of constitutional law; municipal codes and ordinances; criminal and civil law, rules of procedure, rules of evidence, and state statutes; and the principles, practices, and methods used in research and prosecution.

Abilities: Ability to draft legal documents; ability to apply legal principles and knowledge to individual cases and problems; ability to analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and to apply them to individual cases and problems; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, administrative and court officials, and the general public. This includes the ability, both orally and in writing, to articulate a legal argument or factual statement confidently, concisely, and convincingly.

Ability to use personal computer, including word processing and case management software. Ability to accurately input data into a computer for case record management. Ability to use other communications and office equipment.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the state of Utah within six months after the hire date and be in good standing. Must possess a valid Utah driver's license. Pass an extensive criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to use objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work in a typical office and courtroom setting with appropriate climate controls. Periodic travel and some after-hours work is required in the normal course of job performance. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

CAREER LADDER:

Position Title: Deputy County Attorney II

This position is part of a career ladder series with advancement to County Attorney II. Advancement is determined if the minimum requirements for the position of Attorney II are met, by demonstrating history of good performance reviews and if recommended by his or her supervisor and approved by the County Attorney.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000