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ST. GEORGE, Utah — The legal team hired to defend polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs against allegations he arranged a "spiritual marriage" that led to the rape of an underage girl is considered bright and creative, according to prosecutors and defense attorneys who've worked with the pair.

Salt Lake City attorneys Walter F. Bugden Jr. and Tara L. Isaacson were hired by Jeffs sometime over the weekend and filed a notice Monday with the 5th District Court here.

"They're smart, they're a sharp legal team," Salt Lake City defense attorney Greg Skordas said.

Jeffs, 50, is facing two felony counts of rape as an accomplice. Each count carries a penalty of five years to life in prison.

Bugden is a well-known Salt Lake City attorney, who's practiced law in Utah since 1977. He has defended clients against charges of capital murder, rape and sexual assault. Isaacson has been a lawyer since 1996 and is lesser-known to the public. She's respected among lawyers for her reasoned arguments and knowledge, Salt Lake County Deputy Attorney Kent Morgan said.

Until Monday, Jeffs had been working with Las Vegas attorney Richard Wright. It remained unclear Monday if Wright, who is not licensed to practice in Utah, would participate in Jeffs' Utah defense.