Assistant Attorney General - Environmental Litigation and Regulatory

The Environment Section of the Environment, Health, and Human Services Division of the Utah

Attorney General’s Office has two openings for attorneys to represent the Utah Department of

Environmental Quality (“DEQ”).

The responsibilities for these positions include representing the DEQ in contested administrative

hearings, civil litigation, appeals, rulemaking, government records, contracts, grants and general

agency advice. The primary statutes administered by the DEQ are the Water Quality Act, the Air

Conservation Act, the Radiation Control Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Solid and Hazardous

Waste Act, and the Underground Storage Tank Act.

At least three years of relevant experience is required. A demonstrated interest in environmental,

energy, and natural resources laws is important. Prior knowledge, experience or coursework in

environmental compliance matters is preferred. Strong aptitude for employing negotiations to

achieve administrative or judicial settlement is essential. The ability to work with scientists,

engineers, enforcement specialists, and other professionals on interdisciplinary case teams is highly

desirable.  Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

All applicants must be a member of or eligible for membership in the Utah State Bar and be admitted

or eligible for admission to practice in State courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, and

the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

*This posting will be open until filled and may close without notice.*

For more information and to apply for the position, visit the Utah state jobs website at

governmentjobs.com/careers/utah, and search “Assistant Attorney General”.

The Attorney General’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. Security background checks are

completed as a condition of employment.