Assistant Attorney General — Natural Resources

The Office of the Attorney General, Natural Resources Division, has an immediate opening for an attorney to work in its Public Lands Section. The incumbent in this position provides full-time representation to the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office (PLPCO) on matters primarily pertaining to federal public lands in the State of Utah and engagement with the federal agencies that manage them. Preference will be given to applicants with mediation, litigation, and courtroom experience. Some working knowledge of administrative law, public lands law, and general knowledge of natural resources law that pertains to public lands is preferred.

A successful candidate must have excellent oral advocacy and superior writing skills, experience reviewing and managing large volumes of documents, legal research abilities, and excellent case management skills with the ability to build rapport and work cooperatively with client agency representatives. The duties of this position will include working with county officials, state and federal legislators, state and federal agencies, and the public.

The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Utah State Bar upon application or have taken the most recent bar exam. The application deadline is July 12, 2026. For more information, please visit the Utah State Jobs website.

Assistant Attorney General — Antitrust & Data Privacy

The Utah Attorney General has an immediate opening for an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Antitrust & Data Privacy Division. This position reports to the Division Director, working with a team of approximately six other attorneys and staff, focusing primarily on antitrust enforcement, while assisting with the data privacy docket. We are committed to serving the public, and we do this by working collaboratively with other state and federal partners in affirmative civil litigation. The work includes investigations, merger reviews, and enforcement actions in state and federal courts.

This is a limited-term position for a period of two years.

Our team has been on the front lines of litigation against large technology companies like Google, Meta, and Live Nation. Additionally, the Antitrust Team has ongoing Utah specific investigations and litigation. We also lead multistate actions against companies that have breached consumer data. For example, Utah was a leader in protecting our citizens’ genetic information when 23andMe filed bankruptcy in March 2025. 

The Division is also at the cutting edge of the national discussion about cybersecurity, consumer data privacy rights, artificial intelligence and related topics like child online safety and privacy, and social media regulation. Utah is a leader in developing and instituting data privacy protections for consumers, and the team is responsible for enforcing the Utah Protection of Personal Information Act (UPPIA), the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), and the Government Data Privacy Act (GDPA), and more.

The ideal candidate will have experience with litigating antitrust and competition law. The candidate will also be familiar with the dynamics of multistate enforcement actions or similar multi-party cases in the private sector. The job will involve navigating complex civil investigations and litigation. All candidates should be able to manage their own caseload from initial complaints to investigation, litigation, trial, and appeal. In addition to working with many other states attorneys general, the Federal Trade Commission, and the U.S. Department of Justice, our team also advises and helps develop state legislation and policies. Some travel will be necessary.

Please visit the Utah State Jobs website for more details. Applications are due on July, 12, 2026.

Assistant Attorney General — Special Prosecutions

The Utah Attorney General’s Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General in the Special Prosecutions Section of the Justice Division located in Murray, Utah. This is a full-time, career service position with benefits. Membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing is required upon application.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior prosecutorial experience in Utah State Courts. The type of cases handled in Special Prosecutions involve aggravated felonies, homicide, assault and domestic violence (both child and adult), communications fraud, crimes against state economy, forgery, theft, sexual assault and abuse (both child and adult), public corruption, identity theft, narcotics, and firearms.

Applications are due on July 10. Please visit the Utah State Jobs website for more details. 

Paralegal — Natural Resources

The Office of the Utah Attorney General’s Natural Resources Division is seeking a dedicated paralegal to provide essential legal support to Assistant Attorneys General in matters relating to water rights and the State Engineer’s Office. The paralegal works closely with attorneys, clients, and other legal staff and is involved in the preparation, management, and resolution of cases, with a major focus on General Stream Adjudications.

 Key Responsibilities

• Case Preparation: Establishes, organizes, and/or maintains files, both internal and public facing. Reviews case files and maintains document control, tracking and tracing of court and/or administrative filings, and other documents. 
• Case Preparation: Drafts various routine legal documents, including petitions, answers, motions and supporting memoranda, notices, and discovery documents such as interrogatories, requests for admission, and requests for production of documents, etc. Conducts factual research and compiles information obtained from investigations.
• Legal and Factual Research: Searches public and private records. Investigates and prepares cases, including gathering evidence, working on pleadings, and preparing for trial.  Assists attorneys in locating, obtaining, tracking, and disseminating information and evidence. Knowledge of legal terminology, court processes and systems, and legal processes and procedures is a must. Makes decisions to solve problems by using logic and research to identify key facts, explore alternative pathways to resolution, and propose solutions.
• Team Collaboration and Professional Conduct: Can work independently but also work effectively as part of a team. Deals with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism, whether they be fellow Attorney General employees, the client, or members of the public. Comply with ABA Legal Assistant code of ethics.

Applications are due on July 12, 2026. Find more details about the position on the Utah State Jobs website. 

Assistant Attorney General — Environment, Health, and Human Services

The Environment Section of the Environment, Health, and Human Services Division of the Office of the Utah Attorney General 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.

DEQ administers programs under Utah Code Title 19, including EPA primacy and state-based environmental programs such as Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid and Hazardous Waste, Drinking Water, Petroleum Storage Tanks, Site Investigation and Remediation, as well as Agreement State Programs (Uranium Recovery, Radioactive Waste/Materials) with the NRC. The Environment Section is responsible for all DEQ litigation and regulatory support, and offers a collegial, collaborative atmosphere with flexible, hybrid work options at its Salt Lake City location.

Applications are due August 31, 2026. Please visit the Utah State Jobs website for more information. 

Paralegal — Child Protection

The Office of the Utah Attorney General’s Child Protection Division (Provo office) is seeking a dedicated paralegal to provide essential legal support to Assistant Attorneys General in matters relating to child welfare, abuse, and neglect. The paralegal works closely with attorneys and other legal staff in both the Child Protection Division , contributing to the preparation, management, and resolution of juvenile court cases.

This position provides litigation support by managing case files, preparing legal documents, conducting research, gathering evidence, collaborating with partner agencies, and assisting attorneys throughout the litigation process.

Applications are due on August 31, 2026. Please visit the Utah State Jobs website for more information.