Assistant Attorney General-Professional Licensing

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $52.72 - $97.77 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Etta Adkins | emadkins@agutah.gov | 3852715803 Application Deadline – 4/20/2026

Key Responsibilities

The Public Protection Department of the Utah Attorney General’s Office has an opening for a full-time attorney in its Professional Licensing Section, focused on enforcing professional licensing laws and acting as counsel for the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. This includes driving litigation in administrative venues and in state and federal courts.

Our team operates in the fast-paced, meaningful, and challenging world of affirmative enforcement. Our work includes litigating to stop fraudulent contractors, ensuring healthcare licensees are providing ethical care within their scope of practice, combatting abuse against elders and other vulnerable populations, and halting unlicensed practice.

The Commercial Enforcement Division’s Mission Is To Make Utah’s Marketplace Safe And Fair By Combating Unlawful Commercial Activities And Building Trust In Our Economic Landscape. We Work Collaboratively With Our Client Agencies And Federal And State Partners To

Ø regulate the professional standards for over fifty professions, from midwives to funeral services and nearly everything in between (the Professional Licensing Section);

Ø stop the unlicensed and fraudulent sales of securities and commodities, and oversee the professional standards for real estate brokers, appraisers, and mortgage lenders (the Securities & Real Estate Section); and

Ø protect consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices (the Consumer Section).

Successful applicants will be mission driven; able to work independently and proactively with their own caseload; assist other attorneys and staff; collaborate with clients; maintain high professional standards; and set and meet meaningful goals. We are looking for colleagues who are inspired by public interest work; who are strong listeners, writers, and communicators; who are skilled in civil litigation and trials; and who have an enthusiasm for being part of a team.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with over three years of relevant post-law school experience.
• Experience with civil litigation and client management.
• Strong understanding of civil procedural and evidentiary rules.
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize own tasks while assisting others.
• Knowledge of modern technology in the practice of law.
  
  

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Find representing and litigating the public’s interest rewarding.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working on teams.
• Commitment to meeting the highest work-product, professionalism, and ethical standards.
  
  

About The Role

Location –

160 East 300 South

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

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, please contact (801) 957-9390.