The Office of the Utah Attorney General is committed to practicing law at the highest level and setting the standard for excellence. Our aim is to be the most reputable law firm in Utah and the most impactful attorney general’s office in the nation.
To do so, we are committed to finding, developing, and retaining high-quality legal professionals. If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding legal career, the Office of the Utah Attorney General may be the place for you. Please check back on this page or follow us on LinkedIn to see our current vacancies.
Assistant Attorney General — Litigation (Torts)
The Office of the Utah Attorney General, Litigation Division, has an immediate opening for an attorney to defend government entities and their employees in tort litigation. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 3 – 5 years of tort litigation experience in state and federal courts or jury trial experience.
Attorneys of the Torts Section have been recognized by their peers as among Utah’s legal elite and former members of the Torts Sections have served and currently serve as district court judges on the Third Judicial District Court.
Applicant should possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills and should have the experience and ability to take over an existing caseload, draft complex dispositive motions, and try jury and non-jury cases of a complicated nature. Prior experience representing governmental entities preferred.
Current membership in the Utah State Bar is required. The application deadline is June 7, 2026. For more information, please visit the Utah State Jobs website.
Assistant Attorney General — Environmental Regulation and Litigation
The Environment Section of the Environment, Health, and Human Services Division of the Utah Attorney General’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as regulatory counsel for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Civil litigation experience preferred but not required. The primary responsibilities include regulatory support for permitting, enforcement, and rulemaking matters. Enforcement and permitting matters include administrative and civil litigation work, including appellate support. Candidates must have at least three years of full-time law practice experience and must be members or eligible for membership in the Utah State Bar, with admission or eligibility for admission to practice in Utah state and federal courts.
A strong background in administrative and appellate litigation, regulatory experience—particularly in environmental law—and technical or scientific expertise are preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills, legal research abilities, and a demonstrated interest or prior experience in environmental, energy, and natural resources law are highly valued. The attorney will collaborate with scientists, engineers, enforcement specialists, and other professionals on interdisciplinary teams.
Please visit the Utah State Jobs website for more details. Applications are due on June 7, 2026.
