Assistant Attorney General Water and Natural Resources 2026

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Retirement - Pension & 457B

Flexible schedules

Meaningful public service

Descrizione del lavoro

State of Wyoming seeks an attorney for the Water & Natural Resources Division to represent the State and the Department of Environmental Quality in litigation, enforcement, and day-to-day legal matters. Primary focus on Water Quality matters with mentorship and balanced work-life environment.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and a culture of meaningful public service in Wyoming communities.

Competenze

• Knowledge of the Clean Water Act and related State laws, trial and appellate practice, administrative law, and civil procedure.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to advise and represent clients.

Mansioni

• Represent the State of Wyoming in state and federal court related to water and environmental matters.
• Review draft legislation and provide formal/informal legal opinions.
• Prepare and present contested cases before Environmental Quality Council and related appellate bodies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Legal research

Civil litigation

Administrative law

Civil procedure

Environmental law

Formazione

Juris Doctorate

Descrizione del lavoro

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: At the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, we strive to provide quality legal services to state agencies to effect better outcomes for Wyoming citizens. Attorneys in our office have the opportunity to develop their legal skills in a collaborative environment while doing interesting and meaningful work and maintaining a work-life balance. The Wyoming Attorney General's Office seeks a qualified attorney interested in serving as an attorney in the Water & Natural Resources Division and representing the State of Wyoming and the Department of Environmental Quality in litigation, enforcement, and day-to-day legal matters. This position will primarily, but not exclusively, represent the Water Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Quality. The Attorney General's Office provides attorneys an opportunity to receive great mentorship, develop expertise, and excel at and utilize their skills in a dynamic and collegial work environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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!

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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact: Jennifer Erickson / 307-275-1460 / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Represent the State of Wyoming in state and federal court with primary responsibility for the Department's implementation of the Clean Water Act and enforcement of related state laws.
• Review draft legislation to advise the Governor and clients; compose formal and informal legal opinions on questions submitted by agency clients; advise agency clients concerning relevant statutes and administrative procedure; make strategic decisions on cases and manage workflow on cases in consultation with office leadership.
• Prepare and present contested cases on behalf of the Department of Environmental Quality before the Environmental Quality Council, including permit appeals, appeals of agency orders, as well as referrals to the Attorney General.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: To the extent that you are already familiar with environmental law and civil litigation, administrative law, 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 still want you to apply. We will work with you to ensure that you have the knowledge that you need to succeed.

All applicants must provide the following attachments 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 the Clean Water Act and related State laws, trial and appellate practice, administrative law, and civil procedure.

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 - Water & Natural Resources Division

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 / 307-275-1460 / [e-mail]