Description:
Description and FunctionsOpen Until Filled
General Description:
Are you passionate about protecting the rights of individuals and ensuring justice for all? Join our team as a Criminal Defense Attorney, where you will provide dedicated legal representation to indigent clients facing criminal charges.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact – Defend the rights of individuals and contribute to justice in your community.
- Collaborative work environment – Join a team of dedicated legal professionals committed to excellence.
- Competitive salary and benefits – Enjoy financial stability while pursuing meaningful work.
- Live and work in Laramie, Wyoming –Find "History & Adventure" in Laramie - a city that offers access to Snowy Range Ski Area & Scenic Byway, Vedauwoo, fishing, mountain biking, the Wyoming Territorial Prison, and Lincoln and Ames Monuments. The beautiful Curt Gowdy State Park is a quick 25 miles to the east and offers camping, boating, and fishing. Laramie is home to the University of Wyoming and "Cowboy Joe." Wyoming is one of nine states with no state income tax
Human Resource Contact: Samantha Drew 307-777-7667 samantha.drew2@wyo.gov
Essential Functions: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Analyzes cases and advises clients on the best course of action.
- Prepares legal documents and appears at trial on behalf of the client.
- Consult with other attorneys in the office to formulate a case strategy, plans for the case, and agency work.
- Stays current in legal literature in all aspects of the relevant law to provide current assistance to clients and staff attorneys, including meeting CLE requirements.
Qualifications:
Preferences/**Agency Requirements:
Preference may be given to applicants who are active members of the Wyoming State Bar and licensed to practice as an attorney in this State.
You must be licensed to practice law in Wyoming.
Knowledge:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Juris Doctorate
Necessary Special Requirements:
Physical Working Conditions:
Travel required - as necessary by the caseload.
Notes:
Knowledge:
- Ability to manage multiple cases/tasks, manage time, and prioritize tasks.
- Knowledge of trial and hearing procedure and rules of evidence - must have the ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.
- Knowledge of criminal statutes, court procedures, and legal research methods.
- Skilled in managing a caseload and responding quickly to changing priorities.
- Knowledge of substantive and procedural laws in criminal justice, including state, federal, and administrative law.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Juris Doctorate
Necessary Special Requirements:
Physical Working Conditions:
Travel required - as necessary by the caseload.
Notes:
- FLSA: Exempt
- This is an At-Will position