Managing Attorney 2025-00860
Managing Attorney 2025-00860
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10-04-2025
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Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming State Public Defenders Officeis seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to serve as Managing Attorney inLander WY. This role provides legal representation to indigent clients while also overseeing and mentoring a team of attorneys. The Managing Attorney will play a crucial role in case strategy office leadership and ensuring highquality legal defense for all clients.
Why Join Us- Lead & Mentor Guide a team of attorneys providing training and strategic legal insight.
- Make a Meaningful Impact Defend the rights of individuals and uphold justice in Wyoming.
- Competitive Salary & Benefits Enjoy financial stability retirement benefits and PSLF eligibility while pursuing meaningful work.
- Live & Work in Evanston WY Nestled in the scenic Rocky Mountains Evanston offers a perfect blend of smalltown charm and outdoor adventure. Just 45 minutes from Park City Utah and an hour from Salt Lake City Evanston provides easy access to worldclass skiing hiking fishing biking and snowmobiling. Enjoy an affordable cost of living a strong sense of community and endless recreational opportunities.
Human Resource Contact: Samantha Drew//
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.- Manage & Lead Oversee attorneys in a section or manage a legal program within the Public Defenders Office.
- Supervise & Mentor Train and support attorneys and interns fostering professional development.
- Case Management Analyze cases provide legal counsel and formulate defense strategies.
- Court Representation Prepare legal documents and represent clients at trial and court proceedings.
- Office Leadership Handle personnel administrative issues resource management and case flow.
- Policy Development Provide key input on office policies and procedures to improve case management.
- Legal Research & Compliance Stay current on legal developments and fulfill CLE requirements.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES: /**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to applicants who are active members of the Wyoming State Bar and licensed to practice as an attorney in this State.
**You must be licensed to practice law in Wyoming.
KNOWLEDGE:- Strong ability to manage multiple cases and attorneys prioritize tasks and oversee office operations.
- Extensive trial and hearing experience with expertise in rules of evidence and criminal statutes.
- Advanced knowledge of state federal and administrative criminal law.
- Skilled in case strategy personnel management and legal research.
- Ability to train and mentor attorneys ensuring excellence in client representation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Juris DoctorateExperience:7 years of relevant legal experience. Has recognized expertise in at least one area of law.Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Requires membership in the State Bar as an Attorney qualified to practice law in this state.Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Travel required as necessary by the caseload.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
Supplemental Information
008Public Defender Trial
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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