Assistant Attorney General - Southern Utah University

at  State of Utah

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL - SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY

The Office of the Utah Attorney General, Education Division, is seeking an attorney to assist in providing legal services to Southern Utah University and supporting staff and other responsibilities as assigned by the Office of the Utah Attorney General. The position is located in Cedar City, Utah. A hybrid telework arrangement may be allowed on request and authorization of both Southern Utah University and the Attorney General’s Office.
Higher education legal work is diverse in subject matter and often very rewarding as you develop expertise in many topic areas. The successful candidate should have excellent written and advocacy skills, outstanding legal acumen, a willingness to learn diverse areas of law, the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas, and excellent interpersonal skills.
A minimum of three years of legal experience is required (state or federal clerkships may help satisfy this requirement). All education and/or employment law or related experience will be considered and counts towards the minimum requirements. Litigation, compliance, or other in-house experience will also be considered. Membership in the Utah State Bar and qualification for admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah are required. The position is a career service position upon successful completion of a one-year probationary period. The salary is commensurate with experience in conjunction with the career service matrix.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Knowledgeable access to, understanding, interpretation and application of case and statutory laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• Possess and maintain a working knowledge of pertinent legal processes and procedures
• Ability to 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 regarding laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, the democratic political process, and legislative history
• Perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques
• Familiarity with laws governing access to public and private records (Government Records Access and Management Act)
• Skilled decision making and problem solving by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Address client matters and client representatives in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• Provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony
• Working knowledge of rules of evidence and civil and/or criminal procedure
• Ability to interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation
• Skilled in the principles, theories, and practices of judicial or administrative law

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide written and oral legal advice to Southern Utah University on legal issues related to institutions of higher education, which could include, but is not limited to tax and corporate matters, personnel/student issues and disputes, contracts, state/federal law compliance, and associated litigation.
• Litigate matters not covered by State Risk Management. Conduct or represent institution at formal and informal hearings and/or trials, as well as with regard to grievances, negotiations, and/or other matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, gather evidence, respond to incoming questions or complaints, explain policy and procedures, and/or facilitate resolution as requested by University Administration or University Legal Counsel.
• Conduct legal review of policies considered for adoption by Southern Utah University.
• Review GRAMA requests and provide legal guidance in response and coordination.
• Title IX hearing officer or investigator as necessary.
• Provide legal review, analysis, “best practice” advice and counsel for a wide range of issues to minimize risks typically associated with institutions of higher education.
• Provide other legal services as requested by Southern Utah University.
• Provide other legal services to the Office of the Utah Attorney General.