Senior Assistant Attorney General

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5054 - 11446

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Attorney General seeks an attorney to represent the State of Wyoming in litigation in the Water and Natural Resources Division. The cases handled by this position are brought at the direction of the Governor and the majority involve litigation either challenging or supporting actions taken by federal agencies on a diverse array of energy natural resource environmental and water issues. The litigation is primarily in federal courts across the United States although some cases arise in state courts and before administrative agencies. At times this attorney will advise the Governor and the members of the Governors Policy Office directly on matters related to natural resources litigation legislation and policy.

The Attorney Generals 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.

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 towards premiums
Insurance options for health dental life vision ambulance and short and long-term disability
Longevity pay

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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 to present complicated issues clearly in written and oral form. This position blends strategic counseling regulatory and legislative analysis and litigation into a multifaceted role. The applicant should feel comfortable speaking before courts writing letters and briefs and advocating Wyomings interests to federal and state officials and the general public.
Wyoming constantly seeks to balance ranching farming mining and industry to preserve some of the most beautiful wilderness and public lands found on earth. This position plays an important role in Wyomings efforts to manage and protect all of those resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

To the extent that you are already familiar with environmental law and civil litigation administrative law or 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 that you need to succeed.

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

Professional resume
References
Recent writing sample
Law school transcript
Cover letter explaining your interest in the position

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

KNOWLEDGE:

Those with experience and/or interest in natural resources and environmental law are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of federal and state natural resource environmental and energy laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Juris Doctorate

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position takes place in an average work environment.

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.).

Supplemental Information

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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.

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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Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Attorney General seeks an attorney to represent the State of Wyoming in litigation in the Water and Natural Resources Division. The cases handled by this position are brought at the direction of the Governor and the majority i...