Assistant Attorney General – UDOT

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Assistant Attorney General – UDOT The Utah Attorney General’s Office, Highways & Utilities Division, is seeking an attorney to represent the Department of Transportation (UDOT) in legal matters handled by the Division. This position is co-located with UDOT leadership at agency headquarters in Taylorsville, Utah. Applicants should have at least five (5) years of experience and be an active member of the Utah State Bar in good standing. Preference to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: real property law, construction law, contracting (including government contracting), regulation of transit or railroads, and utilities permitting. Applicants must have the ability to analyze complex legal problems, apply legal principles, and present clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents and arguments. The Utah Attorney General’s Office offers a competitive salary and full benefit package. The current base salary plan is broken down below in the Supplemental Information section. For benefit information please visit: https://dhrm.utah.gov/why-utah/benefits/. As part of this application process, you must upload your resume, cover letter and a writing sample into your application profile. Writing samples should demonstrate proficiency in contract work.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions and problem solving.Drafts or reviews contracts that may involve real property, construction, or utility issues and that involve commercial parties and other government entities.Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents, administrative rules, 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.Prepares administrative cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence in area that typically involve permits.May assist with determining needs in discovery, and/or complete discovery and address other needs to respond to discovery requests.May assist with representing the state or the employing agency in lawsuits, grievances, and complaints.Interacts with regulatory agencies to resolve inquiries.Represents clients at formal or informal administrative hearings, or administers administrative hearing processes.Occasionally may be required to travel to various locations and stay overnight.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.Must be able to travel as required.Salary is calculated based on initial Bar admittance year, less any years not practicing law, as outlined below. Bar YearBase RateAnnual (Rounded)2022-2024$55.62$115,6902019-2021$58.62$121,9302012-2018$61.71$128,3572007-2011$64.89$134,9712002-2006$67.98$141,3981997-2001$71.07$147,8261992-1996$74.16$154,2531987-1991$77.25$160,6801982-1986$80.34$167,1071977-1981$83.43$173,5341976-Prior$86.43$179,774