Assistant Attorney General

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Attorney General's office seeks an attorney to represent the Department of Workforce Services in administrative and court proceedings, including preparation of pleadings, motions, and briefs; represent agency clients in administrative and judicial hearings; participate in negotiations, public hearings, and business meetings; represent the state in cases on appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court, and federal trial and appellate courts; conduct legal research and draft and present formal and informal legal opinions; review rules and regulations; review and track legislation to advise governor and clients. Perform other duties assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Division and Attorneys General’s office.

• Analyze complicated legal and factual issues and present issues clearly in either written or oral form. This position blends strategic counseling, regulatory and legislative analysis, and litigation in a multifaceted role. The applicant should feel comfortable speaking before courts and administrative agencies, writing letters and briefs, and advocating Wyoming's interests to federal and state officials and the general public.

• Represent the Division in administrative and court proceedings, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, and briefs; advise clients on the case, statutes, and rules related to legal duties and responsibilities and provide day-to-day legal advice; represent the state in cases appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.

• The ability to work independently, work collaboratively with agency staff and other members of the Wyoming Attorney General’s section attorneys and supervisors.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Please ensure that you attach the following documents when submitting your state application:

• Professional resume - include references

• Recent writing sample

• Law school transcript

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

• Understanding of and experience with Wyoming worker’s compensation and unemployment regulations

• Experience in administrative law; preparing, reviewing, and implementing administrative orders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris doctorate.

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

• 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. 0-1-608)

Supplemental Information

015-Attorney General - Medical Review Panel

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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