Assistant Attorney General Civil Division 2026-02488

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Wyoming seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division. You will provide legal counsel and litigation services to state agencies, boards, and commissions, advising on statutes and procedures while managing a diverse docket.

You will benefit from mentorship, ongoing training, and a professional environment focused on public impact, with a focus on work-life balance and meaningful public service.

Qualifications

• Juris doctorate is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal and factual issues and present conclusions clearly in writing and oral form.
• Review inquiries, complaints, and communications and advise the agency accordingly.
• Conduct legal research to provide day-to-day advice.
• Present legal conclusions in documents and oral/formal opinions.
• Advise agency clients on relevant statutes and procedures.

Education

Juris doctorate

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Step into high-impact public service without sacrificing your life outside of work.

Whether you are an ambitious recent graduate eager to gain immediate hands-on experience, or a practicing attorney looking to trade the billable-hour grind for a more sustainable career, the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office offers an exceptional path. You will take on complex state-level legal challenges in a collegial, supportive environment. We value comprehensive training and mentorship to ensure you succeed.

As an Assistant Attorney General in our Civil Division, you will provide critical legal counsel and litigation services to state agencies, boards, and commissions. While portfolio assignments adapt over time to divisional needs, this attorney is expected to advise and represent a diverse and engaging roster of clients, including:

• Statewide Fiscal & Operational Entities: The Wyoming Retirement System, Department of Insurance, Employees’ Group Insurance (EGI), State Construction Department, and State Building Commission.
• Specialized Litigation: State bankruptcy proceedings and related recovery matters.
• Professional Licensing Boards: The Boards of Architects and Landscape Architects, Chiropractic Examiners, Dietetics, Optometry, and Nursing Home Administrators.

Why Join the Civil Division?

• Immediate Hands-On Experience: Don't wait years to present a case in a tribunal or counsel clients. You will directly advise agency executives and regulatory boards, manage administrative hearings, and represent state agencies and individual officials in civil actions.
• Dedicated Mentorship & Professional Growth: Build your legal skills in an environment that prioritizes training, collaborative mentorship, and regular in-house continuing legal education.
• Sophisticated, Varied Practice: Tackle a diverse docket spanning insurance regulation, public construction, institutional governance, bankruptcy, and administrative enforcement—allowing you to discover and develop your legal interests.
• True Work-Life Balance: Leave billable-hour pressures and client development behind. Build a sustainable career with predictable hours and meaningful public impact.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Human Resources Contact: Jennifer Erickson / [phone] / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 communications.
• 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.

PREFERENCES:

The successful applicant will be provided with training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and knowledge you need to succeed.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Knowledge of trial and appellate practice.
• Knowledge of administrative law and civil procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Juris doctorate

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience
• Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background investigation
• This is an at-will position. The attorney will be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 9-1-608)

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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.

Human Resources Contact: Jennifer Erickson / [phone] / [e-mail]