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Assistant Attorney General Human Services Division 2024-02164

State of Wyoming See More Job Openings by This Employer

Full Time
$5,896.80 - $11,446.91/month

Cheyenne, WY

September 24, 2024 Attorney

Job 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 applicant interested in serving as an attorney to provide professional legal representation to the Department of Family Services. This position will include representation of the Agency in appeals to the Wyoming Supreme Court. This position also includes litigation in termination of parental rights cases, guardianships, administrative contested case matters, and subpoenas. The attorney will also advise the Department of Family Services on legal matters on a day-to-day basis, review administrative rules and regulations, and other duties as assigned. In addition to the above, this attorney position will take the lead in advising the Department of Family Services related to juvenile justice programs.

This position provides an immediate opportunity to handle complex issues present in child welfare law practice and provides for regular appearances in district court and the Wyoming Supreme Court. This position provides an opportunity to develop and utilize legal writing, oral advocacy skills, civil litigation skills, and client counseling skills.

The Attorney General's office provides attorneys an opportunity to receive mentorship, develop expertise, and excel at and utilize 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 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 communication.
Manage all aspects of civil litigation including discovery, trial preparation, and trial practice.
Work collaboratively with agency staff, other members of the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, and juvenile court prosecutors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

If you are interested but do not have knowledge of this area of Wyoming law, please apply because the successful applicant will be provided training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and knowledge to succeed.

**All applicants must provide the following as part of the application process:

Professional resume
References
Recent writing sample
Law school transcripts

Please review your application for completeness and accuracy. Only accurate and complete applications will be reviewed for this position.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of trial and appellate practice.
Knowledge of administrative law and civil procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Juris Doctorate

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience.
This position is at-will and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General (W.S. 9-1-608).
Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background investigation.

Supplemental Information

015-Attorney General - Human Services Division

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.

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