Assistant Attorney General - Antitrust

Salary: $54.00 - $84.00 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 34355
Agency: 080 Attorney General
Unit: 2502 Tax & Revenue - Antitrust
Opening Date: 07/19/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Ally Aldrich
# of Openings: 1
Location: 160 E 300 SSalt Lake City UT
Schedule Code: AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office.
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code Description: This is a full time or part time, career service eligible position upon successful completion of a 12-month probationary period.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
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, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
Assistant Attorney General - Antitrust
The Antitrust and Data Privacy Section of the Office of the Utah Attorney General has an immediate vacancy for an attorney to focus primarily upon antitrust matters. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as is reasonable, considering the successful applicant's current responsibilities.
The attorney will primarily practice antitrust law but may be tasked with some data privacy law matters as needed. Antitrust cases may be brought under a combination of the Utah Antitrust Act and federal antitrust law, and include both enforcement actions and merger reviews. Data privacy cases may involve enforcement of the Utah Protection of Personal Information Act and the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (once that act becomes effective on December 31, 2023). These are typically complex cases that involve extensive discovery and motion practice, and require familiarity with federal and state procedural rules. The attorney will work with the other attorneys and support staff in the Antitrust and Data Privacy Section, the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, other federal agencies, Assistant Attorneys general from other states, private counsel, including class action counsel, and various types of experts. The job requires occasional travel.
Ideally, this position would be filled with an attorney who has five or more years of litigation experience, though it may be filled with a more or less experienced attorney. It may be filled by an attorney with less than two years experience who has a strong educational background in antitrust law and some background in economics, business, or accounting. For a more experienced attorney, significant relevant trial experience is desirable, but not required. Experience in the practice of antitrust law or similarly complex litigation (e.g., MDL practice) is desirable, but not required. In addition to antitrust law knowledge and relevant trial experience, preference will be given to an applicant with formal education (e.g. masters, major, or minor) in economics or accounting.
Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required prior to completing probation; membership in good standing in the bar of a State or territory of the United States is required for probationary employment. The position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Telecommuting is permitted in accordance with established office policies as modified from time to time. Candidates are expected to reside in Utah by the end of the probationary period but may request permission to reside outside of Utah on a case-by-case basis.
*This posting will be open until filled and may close without notice.*
Example of Duties

• Actively participates in complex cases, including managing specific aspects of such cases.
• Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
• Determines discovery needs, 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, documents and/or other written materials.
• Receives, researches, and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution.
• Represents the state in lawsuits, negotiations, complaints and/or other matters.
• Drafts 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, negotiates settlements, and testifies in court. May be required to travel to various court locations and stay overnight.
• Assists with formulation and implementation of legislation affecting antitrust law.

Typical 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
• 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 (e.g. the Utah 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 and civil and/or criminal procedure
• 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 conditional offer of employment will be made pending the satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Must be able to travel as 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.
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).
• Where statute mandates, active membership in the Utah State Bar.
• An applicant may confirm benefits with Ally Aldrich at
• Salary is calculated based on initial Bar admittance year, less any years not practicing law, as outlined below. Bar YearBase RateAnnual 2021-2023$54.00$112,3202018-2020$57.00$118,5602012-2017$60.00$124,8002007-2011$63.00$131,0402002-2006$66.00$137,2801997-2001$69.00$143,5201992-1996$72.00$149,7601987-1991$75.00$156,0001982-1986$78.00$162,2401977-1981$81.00$168,4801976-Prior$84.00$174,720

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of this application process, you must upload your resume, a writing sample of no more than 15 pages and cover letter stating why you are interested in this position into your application profile. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume or work history. "See resume" or "see previous response" is not an acceptable response to any question.Failure to follow these terms may result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.

• I acknowledge I have read the above statement.

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Are you a member in good standing with the Utah State Bar (or qualified under Utah Court Rule 14-809)?

• Yes
• No, but I am a member in good standing of another state bar (list state(s) in next question).
• No, and I am not a memeber in good standing of any state bars.

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Please list the year of your initial bar admittance and the state bars of which you are currently a member in good standing.
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What is your level of experience with antitrust law?

• None
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Extensive experience

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What is your level of experience with data privacy law?

• None
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Extensive experience

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Please provide details of your experience with antitrust law. Also include any education or training you have in economics, accounting, business management, or related fields.
Required Question