Assistant Attorney General - Utah Tech University

The Office of the Utah Attorney General, Education Division, is seeking an attorney to assist in providing legal services to Utah Tech University and supporting staff and other responsibilities as assigned by the Office of the Utah Attorney General. The position is located on campus in St. George, Utah.   

Higher education legal work is diverse in subject matter and often very rewarding as you develop expertise in many topic areas. The successful candidate should have excellent written and advocacy skills, outstanding legal acumen, a willingness to learn diverse areas of law, the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas, and excellent interpersonal skills.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide written and oral legal advice to Utah Tech University on legal issues related to institutions of higher education, which could include, but is not limited to tax and corporate matters, personnel/student issues and disputes, contracts, state/federal law compliance, and associated litigation.
• Litigate matters not covered by State Risk Management.  Conduct or represent institution at formal and informal hearings and/or trials, as well as with regard to grievances, negotiations, and/or other matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, gather evidence, respond to incoming questions or complaints, explain policy and procedures, and/or facilitate resolution as requested by University Administration or University Legal Counsel.
• Conduct legal review of policies considered for adoption by Utah Tech University.
• Review GRAMA requests and provide legal guidance in response and coordination.
• Participate as Title IX hearing officer or investigator as necessary; advise on Title IX matters.  
• Advise on employment matters.
• Provide legal review, analysis, “best practice” advice and counsel for a wide range of issues to minimize risks typically associated with institutions of higher education.
• Provide other legal services as requested by Utah Tech University.
• Provide other legal services to the Office of the Utah Attorney General.

(Includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Knowledgeable access to, understanding, interpretation and application of case and statutory laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• Possess and maintain a working knowledge of pertinent legal processes and procedures
• Ability to evaluate information against a set of standards
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions regarding laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, the democratic political process, and legislative history
  
• Perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques
  
• Familiarity with laws governing access to public and private records (Government Records Access and Management Act)
  
• Skilled decision making and problem solving by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
  
• Address client matters and client representatives in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
  
• Provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony
  
• Working knowledge of rules of evidence and civil and/or criminal procedure
  
• Ability to interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation
  
• Skilled in the principles, theories, and practices of judicial or administrative law
  

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• This position will be located on Utah Tech University campus in St. George, Utah
• 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. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
• Where statute mandates, active membership in the Utah State Bar.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).
• 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:

  Grade Level	Bar Year	Approximate Salary
  I	2023-2025	$121,500
  II	2020-2022	$127,700
  III	2016-2019	$134,300
  IV	2006-2015	$140,900 - $147,900
  IV	1996-2005	$147,900 - $161,000
  IV	1995-Prior	$161,000 - $175,000