Job Description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Attorney General\'s Office is seeking an attorney to provide professional legal representation to the Department of Family Services. The representation of the Department of Family Services will include representation of the Agency in appeals to the Wyoming Supreme Court; termination of parental rights cases; guardianships; contested case matters pertaining to child abuse or neglect substantiations and/or vulnerable adult neglect or abuse substantiations; subpoenas; rules and practices involving and affecting juvenile justice programs, including the Wyoming Boys\' School, Wyoming Girls\' School, State Advisory Council for Juvenile Justice, Community Juvenile Services Board, and the Interstate Compact for Juveniles. In addition, this attorney will advise the Department of Family Services on legal matters on a day-to-day basis, provide legal advice, and review administrative rules and regulations.

The Attorney General\'s office provides attorneys an opportunity to receive mentorship, develop expertise, and excel at and utilize 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 toward premiums
• Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short and long-term disability
• Longevity pay

Human Resource Contact: Debbie Russi, 307-777-6737, debbie.russi@wyo.gov

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

• Analyze complicated legal and factual issues and present complicated issues clearly in written and oral form.
• Review, respond and advise the agency as to inquiries, complaints, and other communication.
• Conduct legal research to provide day-to-day advice.
• Present legal conclusions and advice in various formats, including legal documents, oral presentations, and formal and informal legal opinions.
• Advise agency clients with respect to relevant statutes and administrative procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

If you are interested but do not have knowledge of this area of Wyoming law, please still apply because the successful applicant will be provided training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and knowledge to succeed.

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

• Professional resume
• References
• Recent writing sample
• Law school transcript

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

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of trial and appellate practice.
• Knowledge of administrative law and civil procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Juris Doctorate.

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience.
• This position is at-will and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General (W.S. 9-1-608).
• Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background investigation.

Supplemental Information

015-Attorney General - Human Services Division

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