Assistant Attorney General Human Services Division

The Wyoming Attorney Generals Office has an immediate opening for a motivated and creative attorney to handle the challenging legal work for the Wyoming Department of Health. This is an opportunity to be on the front lines advising the Division of Healthcare Financing (Medicaid) through intellectually challenging and engaging work that directly serves the State of Wyoming. The role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Become a specialist: Develop expertise in the highly specialized area of Medicaid estate recovery becoming a key authority within the Wyoming Department of Health.
• Grow your litigation skills: Handle a diverse caseload from drafting pleadings and managing discovery to representing the Department in administrative tribunals building a robust litigation portfolio.
• Expand your advisory skills: Work closely with the HIPAA compliance officer and other senior-level clients honing your ability to provide clear strategic legal counsel on complex issues.
• Collaborate and learn: Work in a supportive team structure collaborating with senior leadership while independently managing your assignments.

The State of Wyomings 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

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

To the extent that you are already familiar with health law and civil litigation administrative law and some of the unique challenges that arise when representing a government agency we want you to apply. To the extent that you are not familiar with these areas of law but you have an interest we still want you to apply. We will work with you to ensure that you have the knowledge you need to succeed.

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position
• Professional resume - include references
• Recent writing sample
• Law school transcript

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

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Knowledge of trial and appellate practice.
• Knowledge of administrative law and civil procedure.

Education:

Juris Doctorate

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Successful applicants are required to pass a background investigation.
• This position is At-Will and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of theAttorney General (W.S.).