Assistant Attorney General Civil Division 2025-02576 Job at State of Wyoming, Cheyenne, WY

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  • State of Wyoming
  • Cheyenne, WY

Job Description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

At the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, we strive to provide quality legal services to state agencies to effect better outcomes for Wyoming citizens. Attorneys in our office develop their legal skills in a collaborative environment while doing interesting and meaningful work and maintaining a work-life balance.


The Wyoming Attorney General's Office is seeking an attorney to join its Civil Division. The attorney in this position will provide legal advice and litigation services to multiple state agencies, which may include the Public Service Commission, Board of Nursing, Enterprise Technology Services, and multiple licensing agencies. This position may also provide additional legal support to our office, including reviewing agency rules and reviewing non-profit dissolutions. This position will also perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Civil Division and the Attorney General's Office.


The Attorney General's office provides attorneys an opportunity to receive mentorship, develop expertise, and excel at and use skills in a dynamic and collegial work environment. Our office also offers monthly in-house training opportunities that qualify for continuing legal education credit.


The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:
  • Paid annual and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement with employer contributions
  • Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
  • Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
  • Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short and long-term disability
  • Longevity pay
Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres / (307) 777-7130 / [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

  • Analyze complicated legal and factual issues and present complicated issues clearly in written and oral form.
  • Review, respond, and advise the agency as to inquiries, complaints, and other communications.
  • Conduct legal research to provide day-to-day advice.
  • Present legal conclusions and advice in various formats, including legal documents, oral presentations, and formal and informal legal opinions.
  • Advise agency clients with respect to relevant statutes and administrative procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERENCES:

The successful applicant will be provided with training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and knowledge you need to succeed.




**All applicants must provide the following as part of the application process:
  • Professional resume
  • References
  • Recent writing sample
  • Law school transcript
Please review your application for completeness and accuracy. Only accurate and complete applications will be reviewed for this position.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Ability to exercise independent judgment
  • Knowledge of trial and appellate practice.
  • Knowledge of administrative law and civil procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Juris doctorate

NOTES:

  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience
  • Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background investigation
  • This is an at-will position. The attorney will be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 9-1-608)


Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office,

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