Executive Management-Special Counsel-Governor's Office-2025-00578
State of Wyoming See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Description and Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:This role is integral to guiding the Governor’s Office as it navigates intricate legal challenges while propelling its strategic priorities forward.
This position provides comprehensive support to the Governor and the State of Wyoming through several key functions:
Legal Advisory: Offering expert counsel on complex legal matters.
Strategic Planning & Interagency Coordination: Leading coordinated efforts across agencies to align with strategic objectives.
Drafting and Review: Crafting and scrutinizing critical documents to support the Governor’s office.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 Cheyenne, Wyoming – Cheyenne is the capitol of Wyoming, it is a growing metropolitan area that thrives on its Western heritage. Home to Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation with nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
Human Resource Contact: Nicki Reitmeyer, 307-777-6219 / nickireitmeyer@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- Draft contracts in the Governor's office, including employment contracts, independent contractors, vendor contracts, professional service contracts and miscellaneous contracts.
- Review and recommend to the Governor all applications for pardon and restoration of rights by convicted felons and all recommendations for commutation of inmate sentences received from the Wyoming Board of Parole.
- Review and recommend to the Governor, approval or non-approval of all amended, repealed and new administrative rules proposed by state agencies, boards and commissions.
- Handle public records requests received by the Governor's office.
- Review a diverse range of contracts and memorandums to understand what is submitted to the Governor's office for consideration and approval.
- Review draft legislation to advise the Governor and staff of necessary letters.
- Use legal knowledge and experience to advise, and collaborate with, the Governor and staff regarding development of policies and strategies.
- Participate in selection process for judges.
- Respond in writing to letters, emails, and inquiries of both a legal nature and a broad range of non-legal subjects.
- Provide legal advice and recommendations.
- Provide day-to-day advice and guidance.
- Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:Preference will be given to applicants with the Minimum Qualifications of:
5 plus years of relevant legal experience
A Juris Doctorate
License to practice law in Wyoming**Please provide a resume, references, and a writing sample.
KNOWLEDGE:- State constitutional law
- Public records and meetings laws
- Statutes and regulations regarding the promulgation of rules
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
See "Preferences"- Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
- Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt.
- This position is at-will and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
- May include light traveling.
- Supplemental Information
001 - Governor's Office
Click here 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.
- $10,500/month
