Assistant Attorney General Tort Division 2024-02659
Apply NowCompany: State of Wyoming
Location: Cheyenne, WY 82001
Description:
Salary: $5,896.80 - $11,446.91 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2024-02659
Department: Attorney General
Division: LAW
Opening Date: 11/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: ATPA02
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 attorney for the Tort Litigation Division. This position will be responsible for providing legal representation to the Department of Workforce Services, including but not limited to the Workers' Compensation Division, Unemployment Tax Division, Division of Mine Inspections and Safety, Wyoming OSHA, and the Unemployment Insurance Commission as well as the State Mining Council in administrative and court proceedings. This attorney will prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other filings in trial and on appeal, negotiate settlements, and attend public hearings and business meetings. This attorney will represent client agencies in administrative litigation and handle occasional litigation in State and Federal courts. This attorney will conduct legal research and drafts and present legal conclusions and advice, process civil appeals, and compose formal and informal legal opinions.
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:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
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 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.
**Please ensure that you attach the following documents when submitting your state application:
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Juris doctorate.
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
015-Attorney General - Tort Litigation Division - Employment Section
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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.
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!
to learn more!
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(ATTY99) Do you have your Juris Doctorate?
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(ATTY99 AG) Are you within six (6) months of graduating with a Juris Doctorate?
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(ATTY Generic) Have you passed the State Bar for Wyoming?
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(ATTY99) If yes, please provide the date passed.
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(ATTY Generic) Have you passed the Bar for a state other than Wyoming?
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(ATTY99) If yes, which State(s), please list and include dates passed.
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(ATTY99) Have you attached the following? * Professional Resume * References * Recent Writing Sample * Law School Transcript
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2024-02659
Department: Attorney General
Division: LAW
Opening Date: 11/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: ATPA02
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 attorney for the Tort Litigation Division. This position will be responsible for providing legal representation to the Department of Workforce Services, including but not limited to the Workers' Compensation Division, Unemployment Tax Division, Division of Mine Inspections and Safety, Wyoming OSHA, and the Unemployment Insurance Commission as well as the State Mining Council in administrative and court proceedings. This attorney will prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other filings in trial and on appeal, negotiate settlements, and attend public hearings and business meetings. This attorney will represent client agencies in administrative litigation and handle occasional litigation in State and Federal courts. This attorney will conduct legal research and drafts and present legal conclusions and advice, process civil appeals, and compose formal and informal legal opinions.
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
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- The ability to analyze legal and factual issues and present issues clearly in either written or oral form. This position blends client counseling, regulatory and legislative analysis, and litigation in state and federal courts. In this position, the attorney should feel comfortable speaking before courts and administrative agencies, drafting letters, pleadings, and briefs, and oral advocacy in various settings.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively with the Wyoming Attorney General's Office staff and State agency clients.
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 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.
**Please ensure that you attach the following documents when submitting your state application:
- Professional resume
- References
- Recent writing sample
- Law school transcript
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of and/or experience with substantive aspects of governmental claims act statutes, constitutional law, and federal civil rights statutes.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with state and federal rules of civil procedure.
- Knowledge of and/or understanding of administrative law, the promulgation of administrative rules and regulations, and litigating contested case matters before administrative agencies.
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. 9-1-608).
Supplemental Information
015-Attorney General - Tort Litigation Division - Employment Section
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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.
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!
to learn more!
01
(ATTY99) Do you have your Juris Doctorate?
- Yes
- No
02
(ATTY99 AG) Are you within six (6) months of graduating with a Juris Doctorate?
- Yes
- No
03
(ATTY Generic) Have you passed the State Bar for Wyoming?
- Yes
- No
04
(ATTY99) If yes, please provide the date passed.
05
(ATTY Generic) Have you passed the Bar for a state other than Wyoming?
- Yes
- No
06
(ATTY99) If yes, which State(s), please list and include dates passed.
07
(ATTY99) Have you attached the following? * Professional Resume * References * Recent Writing Sample * Law School Transcript
- Yes
- No
08
(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Indeed
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
10
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
11
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question