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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Assistant Attorney General Contracts Unit 2025-02759

Cheyenne, WY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

NEOGOV is seeking a motivated attorney to join the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, focusing on contract legal work. The role involves advising state agencies on contract negotiations, drafting, and ensuring legal protections for the State of Wyoming.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Translate complex contracting issues into clear, precise, and compelling written and oral communications that support informed decision-making for clients

Conduct, synthesize, and apply legal research to deliver timely, accurate, and practical contract drafting and negotiation advice to clients, engaging in direct contract negotiations with vendors when necessary

Educate and guide agency clients on the application of relevant statutes in contract drafting, providing specialized training as needed

Undertake additional duties as required to support the legal and operational function of the agency

Qualification

Contract lawLegal researchNegotiation skillsDocument draftingClient advisoryRisk assessmentOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Juris Doctorate

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Knowledge of contract law

Skill in organizing ideas and legal principles in clear and concise oral and written communications, negotiating, and advocating for client needs

Ability to manage large volumes of contracts queued for review, meeting client needs in a timely manner

Professional resume

References

Recent writing sample

Law school transcript

Preferred

Familiarity with contract law, transactional work, document drafting, or unique challenges in representing a government agency

Interest in contract law and willingness to learn

Benefits

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

Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts

Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security

Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans

Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement

Employee Assistance Program– Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts

Wellness Program– Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health