Job Description

Are you a lawyer looking for a better work-life balance, have an interest in consumer protection, and are ready to take on a new challenge? If so, the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection is hiring.

Telework is not available during training (3-9 months), then 1-3 days of telework may be approved if eligibility requirements are met. This position offers medical, dental, vision from day one, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, etc.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

As an Analyst, you will work directly with the investigative team for enforcement matters involving a variety of industries regulated by the Division of Consumer Protection. As part of your work, you will perform complex legal analysis of investigations and provide guidance to investigators regarding difficult questions and issues arising in the course of an investigation. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting agency management on legal and policy questions.
• Handling special projects as assigned to further the work of the Division.
• Drafting and/or reviewing citations, settlements, notice of agency actions, templates, policy documents, and other administrative and civil legal filings on behalf of the Division.
• Assisting with drafting proposed statutory and administrative rule changes.
• Assisting investigators and senior management in establishing a course of action.
• Assisting with Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) requests.
• As needed, maintaining an investigative caseload, often involving legally complex, sensitive, or challenging cases.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our Ideal Candidate will have:

• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills in determining violations of the law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

PREFERENCES

Preferences may be given for the following:

• Bar license in good standing.
• Experience in administrative law hearings or motion practice.
• Expertise in data privacy and social media laws.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

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

AGENCY The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah\'s professional and business community. Its mission is to strengthen trust in Utah\'s commercial activities through education, licensing, enforcement, and regulation. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional and occupational licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate and residential mortgage lending. Please for more information about our agency.

Typical Qualifications

The best qualified individuals for this job will have obtained a Juris Doctor (JD).

Supplemental Information

Top candidates may be asked to participate in a writing exercise.

Classification: Commerce Analyst (#14762)

DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

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.

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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