ATTY99-2024-00092-Assistant Attorney General-Personnel/Licensing Unit of the Tort Division-Cheyenne

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　　ATTY99-2024-00092-Assistant Attorney General-Personnel/Licensing Unit of the Tort Division-Cheyenne

　　Salary

　　$5,166.67 - $9,850.11 Monthly

　　Location

　　Cheyenne, WY

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2024-00092

　　Department

　　015-Tort Litigation Div. - Law Office

　　Opening Date

　　01/17/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description and Functions

　　Open Until Filled

　　GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

　　Are you looking for a change of pace or a new opportunity to expand your professional experience? Are the financial and billable hour pressures of private practice weighing on you? Perhaps you are just getting started in your career and are looking for early development and case responsibility? Do you wonder if you will ever find a position with interesting and meaningful work that still allows you to balance work and family life? If so, you have found the right place.

　　The Wyoming Attorney General's Office is seeking an employment law and professional licensing attorney for the Tort Litigation Division. The attorney will be responsible for advising and defending executive branch directors, administrators, and human resource managers in employment matters, including disciplinary actions, due process considerations, equal employment opportunity, actions, and compliance with other state and federal employment laws. The position also prosecutes professional licensing cases before state licensing boards. The position requires presenting evidence at formal hearings and trials and handling administrative and civil appeals from those proceedings.

　　The Attorney General's Office provides attorneys an opportunity to develop expertise and utilize 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 toward 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 / [email protected] ([email protected])

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

　　Provide professional legal advice to executive branch agency and department directors, administrators, and human resources professionals regarding employment law

　　Defend agencies charged with unlawful employment action, including discrimination

　　Represent agencies in contested case hearings concerning personnel actions

　　Represent agencies on appeal to district courts and the Wyoming Supreme Court, including written briefs and oral arguments

　　Provide professional legal representation to investigative board members of various state professional licensing boards regarding complaints and applications filed with the licensing boards

　　Prosecute contested case proceedings before the board that involve disciplinary action against a license holder or a denial of a professional license

　　Conduct legal research and draft or present legal conclusions

　　Review draft legislation to advise the governor and clients

　　Review agency correspondence

　　Compose formal and informal legal opinions

　　Compose legal opinions, memoranda, and position papers

　　Draft and respond to pleadings, and requests for discovery and records

　　Use legal skills, knowledge, and experience to plan actions, devise strategies, resolve problems, and formulate legal questions, explanations, positions, and responses

　　Confer with other state attorneys to formulate plans, policies, or strategies

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

　　Prior legal experience is preferred but not required. Recent graduates or law clerks are eligible and welcome to apply. To the extent that you are already familiar with employment laws, administrative law, and substantive case law on civil rights and governmental claims act, or some of the unique challenges that arise when representing a government agency, we want you to apply. To the extent that you are not familiar with these areas of law, but you have an interest, we encourage you to apply. We will work with you to ensure that you have the knowledge, mentoring, and training that you need to succeed.

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

　　Cover letter explaining your interest in the position

　　Professional resume - include references

　　Recent writing sample

　　Law school transcript

　　Please review your application for completeness and accuracy.

　　KNOWLEDGE:

　　Knowledge, skill, and ability in the following areas are considered beneficial but not required for applicants. Successful applicants will be expected to develop aptitude in all of these areas.

　　Knowledge of Wyoming and federal rules of evidence, civil procedure, appellate procedure, and local court rules/procedures

　　Knowledge of Wyoming professional licensing board rules and regulations relevant to the action

　　Knowledge of substantive case law on civil rights and employment law and the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act

　　Knowledge of state and federal employment statutes, rules, and regulations

　　Knowledge of Wyoming Personnel Rules, policies, and Executive Orders

　　Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act, state and federal constitutional law, and public records and meetings law

　　Knowledge of technical requirements of the law of evidence and procedure

　　Knowledge of political and legislative processes

　　Skill in legal research, legal writing, client counseling, and administrative and civil trial practice

　　Skill in verbal communication, persuasion, diplomacy, and negotiation

　　Skill in interpersonal communications, personnel management, and leadership

　　Skill in appellate advocacy

　　Ability to evaluate complex issues and analyze governing substantive laws

　　Ability to communicate with both laypersons and lawyers/judges in a clear and concise manner

　　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 assess legal strengths and weaknesses of client's position and negotiate or litigate relative merits

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Education:

　　Juris Doctorate

　　Necessary Special Requirements

　　NOTES:

　　FLSA: Exempt

　　Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience.

　　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. 9-1-608).

　　Supplemental Information

　　015-Attorney General - Tort Litigation Division - Personnel Section

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　　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 Wyoming Administration & Information (A&I) HRD Website to ensure you have the most recent version.

　　Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

　　There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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