Assistant Attorney General Water and Natural Resources 2026-02638
State of Wyoming
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Job summary
State of Wyoming seeks an attorney to join the Water & Natural Resources Division, representing the State in environmental enforcement and litigation. You will handle matters related to the Clean Water Act and advise on agency procedures in a collaborative office.
This at-will position emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and a balance between meaningful work and life. Competitive benefits accompany a duty to public service in Wyoming.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate and bar admission required.
- Experience in environmental law and civil litigation preferred.
- Willingness to pass a criminal background check and serve at-will.
Responsibilities
- Represent the State in state and federal court for Clean Water Act matters.
- Advise on legislation, opinions, and agency procedures; manage case workflow.
- Prepare contested cases before the Environmental Quality Council and agency appeals.
Skills
Education
Job 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.
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.
- 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!
- 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.
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
- Knowledge of the Clean Water Act and related State laws, trial and appellate practice, administrative law, and civil procedure.
Juris Doctorate
- 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).
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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.
- Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
- Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
- Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
- Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
- Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
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