Assistant Attorney General 2026-01268

About the Department

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


Are you looking for a change of pace or a new opportunity to expand your professional experience?  Are the financial and billable hour pressures of private practice weighing on you? Perhaps you are just getting started in your career and are looking for early development and case responsibility?  Do you wonder if you will ever find a position with interesting and meaningful work that still allows you to balance work and family life?  If so, you have found the right place.

The Wyoming Attorney General's Office in Casper seeks an attorney to represent the Gaming Commission, Pharmacy Board, the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, and other licensing boards and commissions in prosecuting licensing and disciplinary matters before administrative tribunals and Wyoming courts.  As part of this position, you will prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs; perform discovery; represent boards and commissions in administrative and judicial hearings; participate in negotiations, public hearings, and client meetings; and represent licensing boards and commissions in cases on appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court, and federal trial and appellate courts.  You may also review rules and regulations, and review and track legislation to advise the Governor and agency clients.  This position will also perform other duties assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Attorney General's office.

The Attorney General's Office provides attorneys an opportunity to receive great mentorship, develop expertise, and excel at and utilize their skills in a dynamic and collegial work environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

 If you are an effective lawyer ready for a rewarding new role, we encourage you to apply.
  
 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

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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 that may be performed at the job level.

• The ability to analyze complicated legal and factual issues and present issues clearly in either written or oral form. This position blends strategic counseling and litigation in a multifaceted role. The applicant should feel comfortable speaking before courts and administrative tribunals, writing letters and briefs, and advocating clients' interests. 
• Represent the agencies in administrative and court proceedings, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, and briefs; advise clients on cases, statutes, and rules related to legal duties and responsibilities, and provide day-to-day legal advice.
• The ability to work independently, work collaboratively with agency staff, and work with other members of the Wyoming Attorney General's section of attorneys and supervisors.

Position Duties

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 


Prior legal experience is preferred but not required.  Recent graduates or law clerks are eligible and encouraged to apply.   To the extent that you are a recent graduate or are not familiar with these areas of law, but you have an interest, we encourage you to apply. We will work with you to ensure that you have the knowledge, mentoring, and training that you need to succeed.
 
**Please ensure that you attach the following documents when submitting your state application:

• Professional resume
• References
• Recent writing sample
• Law school transcript

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


KNOWLEDGE: 

• Experience in administrative law.
• However, anyone interested in this position is encouraged to apply.  The successful applicant will be provided with training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and knowledge you need to succeed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:
Juris Doctorate.

Minimum Qualifications

NOTES:

 

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

Other Qualifications

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