Managing Attorney Civil Division 2025-02456

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Open Until Filled. The Wyoming Attorney General's office seeks an experienced attorney to serve as a section supervisor in the Civil Division. This attorney will provide general supervision of the section, including directing and mentoring assigned attorneys and paralegals, while also engaging in all aspects of professional legal representation for various agencies of the State of Wyoming. Representation includes civil litigation and general agency advice. This attorney must have the experience necessary to be an effective manager and lawyer who is capable of handling core administrative tasks while also engaging in legal matters. The selected applicant will handle an assigned caseload, to include trial and appellate assignments involving sometimes complex or high-profile cases, and may be called on to assist with complex or novel special assignments from the Attorney General as needed. The attorney will also advise agencies on day-to-day legal matters, review administrative rules and regulations, advise the agency with respect to relevant statutes and administrative procedures, and review draft legislation to advise the governor and agency clients.

The Attorney General's Office provides employees with an opportunity to develop expertise and use legal skills in a dynamic and collegial work environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The State of Wyoming's 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

Human Resource Contact : Stacy Berres (307) 777-7130; stacy.berres@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function performed at the job level.

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS / AGENCY REQUIREMENTS :

The online application system will require you to provide a significant amount of information during the application process. The system also allows you to attach additional electronic documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES : The following categories of knowledge, skill, and ability are preferred :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Juris Doctorate

Experience : 7+ years of relevant legal experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in this state.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

NOTES :

015-Attorney General - Civil Division

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL : http : / / agency.governmentjobs.com / wyoming / default.cfm

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.

J-18808-Ljbffr