Description:

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

General Description:
Are you looking for a change of pace or a new opportunity to expand your professional experience? Are the financial and billable hour pressures of private practice weighing on you? Perhaps you are just getting started in your career and are looking for early development and case responsibility? Do you wonder if you will ever find a position with interesting and meaningful work that still allows you to balance work and family life? If so, you have found the right place.

The Wyoming Attorney General's Office in Casper seeks an attorney to represent the Department of Workforce Services in administrative and court proceedings, including preparation of pleadings, motions, and briefs; represent agency clients in administrative and judicial hearings; participate in negotiations, public hearings, and business meetings; represent the state in cases on appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court, and federal trial and appellate courts; conduct legal research and draft and present formal and informal legal opinions; review rules and regulations; review and track legislation to advise governor and clients. This position will also perform other duties assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Attorney General's office.

The Attorney General's Office provides attorneys an opportunity to develop expertise and utilize legal skills in a dynamic and collegial work environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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 / stacy.berres@wyo.gov

Essential Functions: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

The ability to analyze complicated legal and factual issues and present issues clearly in either written or oral form. This position blends strategic counseling, regulatory and legislative analysis, and litigation in a multifaceted role. The applicant should feel comfortable speaking before courts and administrative agencies, writing letters and briefs, and advocating Wyoming's interests to federal and state officials and to the general public.
Represent the Department in administrative and court proceedings, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, and briefs; advise clients on cases, statutes, and rules related to legal duties and responsibilities, and provide day-to-day legal advice; represent the state in cases appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
The ability to work independently, work collaboratively with agency staff, and work with other members of the Wyoming Attorney General's section of attorneys and supervisors.

Qualifications:
Preferences/**Agency Requirements:

Prior legal experience is preferred but not required. Recent graduates or law clerks are eligible and encouraged to apply. To the extent that you are a recent graduate or are not familiar with these areas of law, but you have an interest, we encourage you to apply. We will work with you to ensure that you have the knowledge, mentoring, and training that you need to succeed.
Please ensure that you attach the following documents when submitting your state application:
Professional resume
References
Recent writing sample
Law school transcript

Please review your application for completeness and accuracy. Only complete and accurate applications will be reviewed for this position.

Knowledge:

Understanding of and experience with Wyoming workers' compensation and unemployment regulations.
Experience in administrative law; preparing, reviewing, and implementing administrative orders.
However, anyone interested in this position is encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will be provided with training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and knowledge you need to succeed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Juris Doctorate.

Necessary Special Requirements:
Notes:

FLSA: Exempt
Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience
Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background investigation
This position is at-will and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General (W.S. 9-1-608).

Supplemental Information:
015-Attorney General - Law Office

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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.