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  • ID
    #6133874
  • Salary
    $4,840 - $8,138 a month
  • Source
    State of Wyoming
  • Date
    2020-11-17
  • Deadline
    2021-01-16
 
Full-time

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Attorney General's office seeks an attorney to represent the Department of Workforce Services in administrative and court proceedings, including preparation of pleadings, motions, and briefs; represent agency clients in administrative and judicial hearings; participate in negotiations, public hearings, and business meetings; represent the state in cases on appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court, and federal trial and appellate courts; conduct legal research and draft and present formal and informal legal opinions; review rules and regulations; review and track legislation to advise governor and clients. Perform other duties assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Division and Attorneys General’s office.

Human Resource Contact: Tara Gross (307) 777-7893 tara.gross2@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
  • Analyze complicated legal and factual issues and present issues clearly in either written or oral form. This position blends strategic counseling, regulatory and legislative analysis, and litigation in a multifaceted role. The applicant should feel comfortable speaking before courts and administrative agencies, writing letters and briefs, and advocating Wyoming's interests to federal and state officials and the general public.

  • Represent the Division in administrative and court proceedings, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, and briefs; advise clients on the case, statutes, and rules related to legal duties and responsibilities and provide day-to-day legal advice; represent the state in cases appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.

  • The ability to work independently, work collaboratively with agency staff and other members of the Wyoming Attorney General’s section attorneys and supervisors.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Please ensure that you attach the following documents when submitting your state application:

  • Professional resume - include references

  • Recent writing sample

  • Law school transcript

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

KNOWLEDGE:
  • Understanding of and experience with Wyoming worker’s compensation and unemployment regulations

  • Experience in administrative law; preparing, reviewing, and implementing administrative orders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Juris doctorate.

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

  • FLSA: Exempt

  • 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. 0-1-608)

Supplemental Information

015-Attorney General - Medical Review Panel

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.

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