Assistant Attorney General Civil Division 2026-01880
State of Wyoming See More Job Openings by This Employer
Job Description
Salary
- Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Step into high-impact public service without sacrificing your life outside of work. Whether you are interested in transitioning from private practice or are an ambitious early-career attorney who wants immediate autonomy, the Attorney General's Office offers an attractive alternative to private practice. You will engage in complex state-level legal work paired with a supportive and collaborative culture.
As an assistant attorney general in our Civil Division, you will serve as primary counsel to pivotal state agencies that help shape Wyoming's economic and regulatory landscape. These agencies include the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, State Treasurer, Department of Audit Divisions of Banking and Public Funds, Wyoming Business Council, and the State Construction Department. These are just a few of the agencies you will have the opportunity to represent, in addition to other specific projects and cases as they arise.
Why join the Civil Division?- Immediate Counsel and Litigation Experience: Advise agency leaders directly on complex statutory, administrative, and regulatory issues.
- Cutting-Edge Legal Practice: Engage with innovative state initiatives - such as digital assets and economic development - alongside deep general public law practice.
- True Work-Life Balance: Leave billable hour requirements and build a long-term legal career supported by comprehensive state benefits and predictable hours.
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!
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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.- Analyze complicated legal and factual issues and present complicated issues clearly in written and oral form.
- Review, respond, and advise the agency as to inquiries, complaints, and other communications.
- Conduct legal research to provide day-to-day advice.
- Present legal conclusions and advice in various formats, including legal documents, oral presentations, and formal and informal legal opinions.
- Advise agency clients with respect to relevant statutes and administrative procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
The successful applicant will be provided with training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and 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
KNOWLEDGE:- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Knowledge of trial and appellate practice.
- Knowledge of 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 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
- Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
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.Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres / (307) 777-7130 / stacy.berres@wyo.gov
- $6,903.87 - $10,398.26/month
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