Assistant Attorney General - Government Records Counsel

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage assigned GRAMA staff
• Stay abreast of the law regarding access to and management of government records.
• In consultation with the GRAMA Committee and with the approval of OAG leadership, develop and maintain government records policies and procedures, and similar resources.
• Provide support to Division Directors and Division GRAMA representatives as they advise their client agencies regarding GRAMA matters.
• Serve as a liaison between the OAG and the State Records Ombudsman.
• Be knowledgeable regarding records retention schedules and serve as a resource to OAG in establishing and modifying retention schedules.
• Assist OAG with GRAMA-related legislation or other policy development.
• Assist the OAG to write rules respecting the proper handling of all GRAMA matters.
• Serve as a GRAMA training resource for the OAG and for other governmental agencies and entities as appropriate.

Qualified applicants must comply with the requirements of Utah Code § 63A-12-202 including:

• Be an attorney in good standing and authorized to practice law in Utah by the Utah State Bar Association.
• Be knowledgeable in state and local law and practice in relation to records access and management, specifically in regards to the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA).
• Have good legal writing and research experience.
• Have experience with state agencies and/or local governments.
• Have experience managing employees.
• Possess the ability to write and administer Administrative Rules.
• Have the ability to adjudicate appeals relating to the disclosure or nondisclosure of records in a manner that is impartial, responsible, and strictly in accordance with the requirements of law.
• Be able to mediate conflicts.
• Be able to provide ongoing performance metrics and a report annually as required by Utah Code § 63A-12-202(6)

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• 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).
• Salary is calculated based on initial Bar admittance year, less any years not practicing law, as outlined below. 

  Bar Year	Base Rate	Annual (Rounded)
  2022-2024	$55.62	$115,690
  2019-2021	$58.62	$121,930
  2012-2018	$61.71	$128,357
  2007-2011	$64.89	$134,971
  2002-2006	$67.98	$141,398
  1997-2001	$71.07	$147,826
  1992-1996	$74.16	$154,253
  1987-1991	$77.25	$160,680
  1982-1986	$80.34	$167,107
  1977-1981	$83.43	$173,534
  1976-Prior	$86.43	$179,774