Description:

Description and Functions
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 have the opportunity to 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 seeks a qualified attorney interested in serving as an attorney in the Water & Natural Resources Division and representing the State of Wyoming and the Department of Environmental Quality in litigation, enforcement, and day-to-day legal matters. This position will primarily, but not exclusively, represent the Water Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Quality.

The Attorney General's Office provides attorneys an opportunity to receive great mentorship, develop expertise, and excel at and utilize their skills in a dynamic and collegial work environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information), or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL)

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact: Jennifer Erickson / 307-275-1460 / jennifer.erickson1@wyo.govv

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

Represent the State of Wyoming in state and federal court with primary responsibility for the Department's implementation of the Clean Water Act and enforcement of related state laws.
Review draft legislation to advise the Governor and clients; compose formal and informal legal opinions on questions submitted by agency clients; advise agency clients concerning relevant statutes and administrative procedure; make strategic decisions on cases and manage workflow on cases in consultation with office leadership.
Prepare and present contested cases on behalf of the Department of Environmental Quality before the Environmental Quality Council, including permit appeals, appeals of agency orders, as well as referrals to the Attorney General.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Preferences/**Agency Requirements:

To the extent that you are already familiar with environmental law and civil litigation, administrative law, or some of the unique challenges that arise when representing a government agency, we want you to apply. To the extent that you are not familiar with these areas of law, but you have an interest, we still want you to apply. We will work with you to ensure that you have the knowledge that you need to succeed.

All applicants must provide the following attachments 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:
Knowledge of the Clean Water Act and related State laws, trial and appellate practice, administrative law, and civil procedure.

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 - Water & Natural Resources Division

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.
Click here (https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/) to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

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