Assistant Attorney General 2024-01600 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/4596787) Apply  Assistant Attorney General 2024-01600 Salary $5,896.80 - $11,446.91 Monthly Location Cheyenne, WY Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 2024-01600 Department Attorney General Division LAW Opening Date 09/09/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Job Classification ATPA02 + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 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 an attorney to serve in the Civil Division. This attorney will represent Wyoming, the Department of Education, the State Board of Education, and various licensing boards. The attorney will assist these agencies and others with advice on legal matters on a day-to-day basis, represent clients in litigation and appeals, draft formal legal opinions, review contracts, and review administrative rules and regulations. 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 / stacy.berres@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. + Advise client agencies (Department of Education, various licensing boards, and other state agencies as assigned) on policies, pending litigation, case law, statutes, and rules related to the agency's statutory duties; + Litigate cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as administrative contested cases; + Research and draft legal memoranda, rules, letters, manuals, and other documents on a variety of issues; and + Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications PREFERENCES: To the extent that you are already familiar with 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 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: + Knowledge of substantive and procedural law for state and federal courts and administrative agencies; + Knowledge of the law of evidence and procedure; + Skill in legal research, including drafting legal memoranda and briefs presenting results and conclusions in the advocate's position; + Skill in organizing ideas and legal principles in clear and concise oral and written presentations; and + Ability to manage large amounts of information and analyze it for legal impact. 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 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) Supplemental Information 015-Attorney General - Civil Division Clickhere (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. Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration. There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!