Description:
A Government Entity is looking to hire a full-time Civil Attorney. Under general guidance and direction from the County Attorney, or Civil Division Chief Deputy, performs complex professional legal work in civil cases and other legal work in the County Attorney's Office.In addition to competitive pay and our team focused culture, we offer the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance day one
- 13 vacation days and generous paid sick leave
- 12 holidays
- Yearly performance pay increases up to 3.5%
- 401k match of 4%
- Full pension retirement paid by employer
- 4 weeks paid Parental Leave after 6 months
Requirements:
Level I:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree.
- Must be an active member of the Utah Bar Association; must be a member in good standing.
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree, plus at least one year of experience practicing law with emphasis on government or public law, or experience in the public sector.
- Must be an active member of the Utah Bar Association; must be a member in good standing.
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree, plus six (6) years of experience practicing law with emphasis on government or public law, or experience in the public sector.
- Must be an active member of the Utah Bar Association; must be a member in good standing.
- If this sounds like you, keep reading!
Day to Day Duties
- Represents the County in civil cases in State or Federal Courts and before state administrative agencies.
- Under the supervision of the Civil Division Chief Deputy or County Attorney, prepares the County's defense and advises the County Attorney and other County officials in settlement of claims.
- Under the supervision of the Civil Division Chief Deputy or County Attorney, prepares and files complaints and other court pleadings and documents; provides legal advice and prepares formal legal opinions on a wide range of complex issues and problems for various County departments; researches legal issues and legislation; drafts and reviews ordinances, contracts and other documents.
- Under the supervision of the Civil Division Chief Deputy or County Attorney, consults with other staff attorneys; communicates and consults with private citizens, other departments of County Government, and Utah State Legislators.
- Attends board and public meetings and gives legal advice; assesses liability and risk issues.
- Maintains knowledge and skill levels in current case decisions and legislation.
