Assistant Attorney General - State Agency Counsel - Corrections

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $58.44 - $87.04 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Hannah Maher | [email protected] | 801-366-0300
Application Deadline – 5/4/2026

Key Responsibilities

Assistant Attorney General - State
Agency Counsel - Corrections

The State Agency Counsel Division of
the Utah Attorney General's Office has an opening for an attorney with five or
more years of litigation experience to assist in representing the Utah Board of
Pardons and Parole as part of the Corrections Section.

This position will have various
responsibilities in representing the agency which will include: representing
the agency in litigation, representing the agency in administrative proceedings
(including parole revocations and records request matters), providing contract
and policy review, preparation of legal opinions, monitoring of litigation,
responding to offender inquiries, and other related responsibilities. This
attorney may also be called on to represent or assist with representation of
other governmental agencies and entities. Motion and courtroom practice will be
required.

Applicants must possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Experience
with government representation and the criminal justice system is preferred.
Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required. The position will
be located in Salt Lake City and at the Board of Pardons and Parole.

Responsibilities

Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
Determine needs in discovery, 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, discovery, motions, documents and/or other written materials.
Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions; provides information, explains considerations, and/or facilitates a resolution.
Represents the state and other governmental entities in lawsuits, grievances, and complaints.
Drafts litigation 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 defendants and/or attorneys, negotiate settlements, and with court.
Conducts, or represents agency at, formal or informal hearings and trials.

Qualifications

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

communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
legal processes and procedures
applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
civil and criminal justice laws
rules of ethics and civility
understand and apply case and statutory law
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
laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, the democratic political process, and legislative history
perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques
laws governing access to public and private records (Government Records Access and Management Act)
make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony
rules of evidence
interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation
principles, theories, and practices of judicial or administrative law

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.
Active membership in the Utah State Bar.
Must be able to travel as required.
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

About the Role

Location –
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code – AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.