Staff Attorney

About the Company

The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate, and residential mortgage lending. You can learn more about our agency by visiting our website.

About the Role

Are you driven to apply your legal expertise in a pioneering environment? Do you envision yourself creating the legal framework for a vital new public service? Ready to launch a brand-new office as a key member of its founding team? Take the next step in your career and apply for our Staff Attorney position at the Utah Department of Commerce! Throughout the launch process, telework will not be available for this position. Once the office is up and running, at the discretion of the Director, up to 3 days of telework may be approved if eligibility requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing complaints from lot owners, unit owners, or their associations.
• Providing advisory opinions based on analysis in accordance with state law.
• Assisting the Director in identifying trends and potential policy issues.
• Occasionally assisting with trainings for industry stakeholders and the general public.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctor.
• Must be an active member in the Utah State Bar in good standing.

Preferred Skills

• 3 years professional knowledge and or experience with community association law.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Utah for trainings, as instructed by the Director.
• Experience drafting legal opinions.
• Experience with legal research.
• Experience communicating directly with clients.
• Experience simultaneously managing multiple work streams.

Pay range and compensation package

This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and a great work-life balance. You can learn more about the offered benefits here.

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
• 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare.

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
• Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k)).
• Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only. Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
• We have 12 paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity 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.