Assistant Solicitor General - Civil Appeals

About the job

The Civil Appeals Division of the Utah Attorney General's Office has an opening for an attorney to represent state government entities and officials in civil appeals. The attorney will carry a substantial appellate case load, draft briefs, present oral argument, supervise other appellate matters, review and edit briefs and pleadings, and provide legal advice about relevant aspects of Utah statutory, common, administrative law and federal law and procedure. At a minimum, the position requires excellent analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills, familiarity with rules of appellate procedure, proficiency with proper legal citation rules, and the ability to provide and accept constructive edits of work product. The attorney must also be able to maintain a collegial work environment. Strong preference will be given for applicants with appellate experience and/or prior appellate judicial clerkships. The attorney must be an active member of the Utah State Bar in good standing. Occasional travel may be required as the attorney may represent the State before the Tenth Circuit in Denver, Colorado and in appellate and other civil legal proceedings that may, from time to time, occur outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Responsibilities draft appellate briefs and other filings present oral argument in state and federal appellate courts conduct legal research related to the attorney’s cases and other appellate matters in the Office consult with clients and trial counsel, make recommendations, give appropriate advice , respond to questions, and/or facilitate decisions related to appeals and potential appeals participate in mediations and settlement negotiations participate in mock arguments and strategy sessions to prepare cases for oral argument edit, revise, and cite check briefs written by other attorneys may be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight