Assistant Attorney General - Child Protection - Salt Lake

The Utah Office of the Attorney General, Child Protection Division, has an opening for an attorney to represent the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) in the Salt Lake office. This is an entry level position that entails handling a variety of general counsel duties, such as administrative hearings, substantiation hearings in juvenile court, subpoenas in district court proceedings, and records access requests (GRAMA). This position may require some travel and occasional coverage of other juvenile court matters. Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required. Applicants must possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Responsibilities 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 opposing parties and/or attorneys, negotiates settlements, and prepares witnesses to testify in court. Represents agency at formal or informal hearings and/or trials. May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight.