State of Wyoming · 2 months ago
Managing Attorney Civil Division 2025-02547
Fremont County, WY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe State of Wyoming is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as a section supervisor in the Civil Division of the Attorney General's office. The role involves providing legal supervision, mentoring attorneys, and engaging in professional legal representation, including civil litigation and agency advice.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to the various agencies within the State of Wyoming on a day-to-day basis
Supervise and manage the attorneys and paralegals in the section, including assigning cases and monitoring workload
Review and advise agency personnel in responses to inquiries, complaints, and other communications
Conduct legal and other research
Present legal conclusions and advice in various formats, including legal documents, oral presentations, and formal and informal legal opinions
Handle appeals of various matters
Draft legal documents, including complaints, answers, memoranda of law, briefs, and discovery, and drafting and editing agency rules
Consult with the division deputy on legal strategic decisions on cases
Confer and collaborate with other attorneys to formulate plans, policies, or strategies
Provide input on case assignments
Use specialized legal skills, knowledge, and experience to plan actions, devise strategies, resolve problems, and formulate legal questions, explanations, positions, and responses
Review administrative rules and regulations
Advise agency clients about relevant statutes and administrative procedures
Receive and provide training necessary to stay up to date on all aspects of relevant law
Provide assistance to clients and other staff attorneys with legal questions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate
7 years of relevant legal experience. Has recognized expertise in at least one area of law
Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in this state
Professional resume
References
Recent writing sample
Law school transcript
Cover letter explaining your interest in the position
Preferred
Knowledge of substantive and procedural law of state and federal courts and administrative agencies
Knowledge of the technical requirements of the law of evidence and procedure
Knowledge of political and legislative processes
Knowledge of statutory requirements affecting the conduct of public business by state agency clients
Knowledge of trial and appellate practice, administrative law, and civil procedure
Skill in legal research, including drafting legal memoranda and briefs, presenting results and conclusions in an advocate's position
Skill in organizing ideas and legal principles in clear and concise oral and written presentations
Skill in communicating facts, theories, and arguments to people of varying educational, social, and economic backgrounds
Skill in assessing legal strengths and weaknesses of the client's position and negotiating or litigating relative merits
Skill in public speaking and case presentation
Skill in writing clearly and concisely
Ability to anticipate problems and prepare for them
Ability to isolate and organize multiple issues and present each clearly
Ability to relate factual situations to personnel and licensing policies under the statutory guidelines
Ability to ask questions, discuss legal issues, and talk with people
Ability to manage large amounts of information and analyze for legal impact
Ability to organize ideas and legal principles in clear and concise oral and written presentations
Ability to locate authorities, assimilate, and reason from related authorities
Ability to litigate civil actions and take them through appeal, if necessary
Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks as necessary
Benefits
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
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
Company
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