Legal Jobs in Farmington, UT

civil or criminal cases in Justice, Juvenile or District Court. Gathers and analyzes evidence in cases and reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations and other legal matters pertaining to cases; interviews witnesses; presents evidence against accused to grand jury for indictment or release of accused as required; appears against accused in a court of law and presents evidence before judge and jury.

Prepares and issues complaints, warrants and subpoenas; provides legal advice and prepares formal legal opinions on a wide range of problems for various County departments and law enforcement agencies; investigates unattended deaths; responds to questions from private citizens; participates

in training sessions for police officers, public officials, etc. Attends board and public meetings and gives legal advice. Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree plus two (2) years of full-time experience practicing law in criminal prosecution or defense, or four (4) years of fulltime experience practicing law including trial experience in a District Court. Career Ladder: This position is part of a career ladder job series. Incumbent in this classification may be eligible for career ladder advancement to County Attorney III on his or her eligibility date after meeting

the minimum requirements for the position, if recommended by his or her supervisor and approved by the department administrative officer.

2. Special Qualifications: Must be an active member of the Utah Bar Association, and must be a member in good standing. Employees driving a personal or a County vehicle for job related travel must possess a valid driver license, maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code, and must operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; new employees with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within sixty (60) days of hire date (exceptions for military personnel and their dependents).

3. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: municipal codes and ordinances, criminal and civil law and state statutes, court procedures and rules of evidence, the principles, practices and methods used in research. Skill in: litigating; conducting legal research; legal writing including briefs and memos; analytical problem solving; making decisions under adversarial circumstances. This position may require the driving of a motor vehicle; skill in operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner; ability to insure motor vehicle is operating in a safe manner; knowledge of Utah motor vehicle rules and regulations.

Ability to: apply legal principles and knowledge to individual cases and problems; analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and apply them to individual cases and problems; write briefs, legal memoranda and opinions clearly, concisely and grammatically correct; speak clearly and concisely; coordinate multiple tasks efficiently; follow written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, administrativeand court officials and the general public. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. COUNTY ATTORNEY III GENERAL PURPOSE Under general guidance and direction from a County Attorney VI or assigned supervisor, performs the most complex professional legal work in criminal cases in the County Attorney's Office. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Prosecutes the most difficult criminal cases in Justice, Juvenile or District Court.

Gathers and analyzes evidence in cases and reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations and other legal matters pertaining to cases; interviews witnesses; presents evidence against accused to grand jury for indictment or release of accused as required; appears against accused in a court of law and presents evidence before judge and jury. Prepares and issues complaints, warrants and subpoenas; provides legal advice to law enforcement agencies; drafts motions and memoranda; investigates unattended deaths. Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree, plus four (4) years of full-time experience practicing law in criminal prosecution or defense including trial experience in a District Court, OR six (6) years of full-time experience practicing law including trial experience in a District Court. Preference given for experience in prosecution or criminal defense work, including the prosecution or defense of interactionual offenses against children. Career Ladder : This position is part of a career ladder job series.

Incumbent in this classification may be eligible for career ladder advancement to County Attorney IV on his or her eligibility date after meeting the minimum requirements for the position, if recommended by his or her supervisor and approved by the department administrative officer. Special Requirements: Must be an active member of the Utah Bar Association, and must be a member in good standing. Employees driving a personal or a County vehicle for job related travel must possess a valid driver license, maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code, and must operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; new employees with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within sixty (60) days of hire date (exceptions for military personnel and their dependents).

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of : criminal law and state statutes, court procedures and rules of evidence; the principles, practices and methods used in research. Skill in: litigating; conducting legal research; legal writing including briefs and memoranda; analytical problem solving; making decisions under adversarial circumstances. This position may require the driving of a motor vehicle; skill in operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner; ability to insure motor vehicle is operating in a safe manner; knowledge of Utah motor vehicle rules and regulations.

Ability to: draft legal instruments; apply legal principles and knowledge to individual cases and problems; analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and apply them to individual cases and problems; write briefs, legal memoranda and opinions clearly and concisely; speak clearly and concisely; coordinate multiple tasks efficiently; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, administrative and court officials, law enforcement personnel, and the general public.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. COUNTY ATTORNEY IV GENERAL PURPOSE Under general guidance and direction from the County Attorney or assigned supervisor, manages a significant criminal caseload and serves as lead counsel on the most challenging cases.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES May be assigned to any legal work in the County Attorney's Office, which may include providing legal advice in specialized areas. Prosecutes the most difficult civil or criminal cases in Justice, Juvenile or District Court. Gathers, organizes, and analyzes criminal case evidence. Manages all aspects of criminal procedure, which may include preparing information, indictments, complaints, warrants, subpoenas, briefs, memoranda, and related documents.

Effectively presents material orally and in writing before judge and jury. Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Utah laws and regulations. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree, plus six (6) years of full-time experience practicing law in criminal prosecution or defense including trial experience in a District Court, OR eight (8) years of full-time experience practicing law including trial experience in a District Court.

Preference given for experience in prosecution or criminal defense work, including the prosecution or defense of interactionual offenses against children. Career Ladder : This position is part of a career ladder job series. Incumbent in this classification may be eligible for career ladder advancement to County Attorney V on his or her eligibility date after meeting the minimum requirements for the position, if recommended by his or her supervisor and approved by the department administrative officer. Special Requirements: Must be an active member of the Utah Bar Association and must be a member in good standing.

Employees driving a personal or a County vehicle for job related travel must possess a valid driver license, maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code, and must operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; new employees with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within sixty (60) days of hire date (exceptions for military personnel and their dependents). Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: criminal laws and state statutes, judicial procedures and rules of evidence; the principles, practices and methods used in legal research; departmental policies, procedures, and practices.

Skill in: conducting legal research; legal writing. This position may require the driving of a motor vehicle; skill in operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner; ability to insure motor vehicle is operating in a safe manner; knowledge of Utah motor vehicle rules and regulations. Ability to : draft legal instruments and proposed legislation; apply legal principles and knowledge to individual cases and problems; analyze facts and evidence and apply them to individual cases; effectively present material, orally and in writing; retain familiarity with a high volume of complex court cases; rapidly assimilate facts; respond extemporaneously; argue persuasively, under hostile and stressful circumstances; write briefs, legal memoranda and opinions clearly and concisely; speak clearly and concisely; coordinate multiple tasks efficiently; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, administrative and court officials, and the general public.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. COUNTY ATTORNEY V GENERAL PURPOSE Under general guidance and direction from the County Attorney or designee, may act as a lead worker or legal advisor to County departments, and performs the most complex professional legal work in civil or criminal cases in the County Attorney's Office.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES May act as lead worker over the Criminal Division of the County Attorney's Office; assigns cases, monitors work and assists other attorneys in the division; conducts performance appraisals as necessary; works on more difficult cases. May act as legal advisor to County departments on civil matters. Prosecutes cases in Justice, Juvenile and District Courts. Gathers and analyzes evidence in cases and reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations and other legal matters pertaining to cases; interviews witnesses; presents evidence against accused to grand jury for indictment or release of accused as required; appears against accused in court of law presents evidence before judge and jury.

Prepares and issues complaints, warrants and subpoenas; provides legal advice and prepares formal legal opinions on a wide range of problems for various Davis County departments and law enforcement agencies. Talks to and consults with private citizens; attends board and public meetings and provides legal advice. May perform extensive research for the Courts, County Commission and department heads. Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Utah laws and regulations.

Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree plus eight (8) years of full-time experience practicing law in criminal prosecution or defense including trial experience in a District Court, or ten (10) years of full-time experience practicing law including trial experience in a District Court. Preference given for experience in prosecution or criminal defense work, including the prosecution or defense of interactionual offenses against children.

Special Requirements: Must be an active member of the Utah Bar Association, and must be a member in good standing. Employees driving a personal or a County vehicle for job related travel must possess a valid driver license, maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code, and must operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; new employees with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within sixty (60) days of hire date (exceptions for military personnel and their dependents). Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: criminal and civil law and state statutes, court procedures and rules of evidence, the principles, practices and methods used in research.

Skill in: litigating; conducting legal research; legal writing including briefs and memos; analytical problem solving; making decisions under adversarial circumstances. This position may require the driving of a motor vehicle; skill in operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner; ability to insure motor vehicle is operating in a safe manner; knowledge of Utah motor vehicle rules and regulations. Ability to: supervise, assign and review the work of subordinate attorneys; draft legal instruments and proposed legislation; apply legal principles and knowledge to individual cases and problems; analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and apply them to individual cases and problems; write briefs, legal memoranda and opinions clearly, concisely and grammatically correct; speak clearly and concisely; coordinate multiple tasks efficiently; follow written and oral instructions, communicate effectively (orally and in writing); establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, administrative and court officials and the general public.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Job Posted by Applicant Pro