Deputy County Attorney, Civil

Sheridan County, WY; Wyoming; On-site; USD 103,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Eye care coverage

Term life insurance

Wyoming Retirement Program

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sheridan County seeks a Deputy County Attorney, Civil to provide legal counsel to the county government and its agencies. The role involves advising the County Assessor, Clerk, Commissioners and other offices, drafting contracts, and offering formal and informal opinions as directed by the Prosecuting Attorney.

The Civil Deputy County Attorney will handle matters across administrative, land use, employment, and public meeting law, ensuring professional conduct and compliance with state statutes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Wyoming.
• Speaking and writing skills sufficient to meet performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation to Sheridan County offices and departments.
• Draft and review contracts and legal documents; give opinions as directed.
• Advise on matters including road, property, taxation, and licensing concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative Law

Municipal Law

Contracts

Land Use Planning

Property Law

Employment Law

Public Meetings Law

Public Records Law

Statutory Construction

Professional Conduct

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Oral Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Legal research software

Job description

Sheridan County Attorney - Deputy County Attorney, Civil

Deputy County Attorney, Civil

Job Title: Deputy County Attorney, Civil

Salary Range: $102,966.32 to $110,883.47, DOE, Grade 25

Benefits: Medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, Eye care coverage, term life insurance, Wyoming Retirement Program, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Civil Deputy County Attorney provides legal advice and services to Sheridan County government.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Provides legal counsel and representation to the County Assessor, County Clerk, Clerk of District Court, County Commissioners, County Coroner, County Sheriff, the County Board of Equalization, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to all other county departments and agencies including Human Resources, as directed by the County and Prosecuting Attorney.
• Drafts and reviews contracts and other legal documents; provides legal opinions, formal and informal, to county offices, agencies, departments and other entities as directed by the County and Prosecuting Attorney.
• Provides input on a variety of matters including but not limited to County road & property issues, taxation & assessment concerns, and recording & licensing concerns
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• This position requires knowledge of the law generally with concentration in the following areas of the law: Administrative Law and Procedure, Municipal Corporations and State and Local Government law, Contracts, Land Use Planning, Property Law generally, Employment Law, Public Meetings and Public Records law, Statutory Construction, and Professional Conduct.
• Skills required for the position emphasize proficiency in computerized forms of legal research, writing skills and oral communication abilities for both legal and lay audiences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of law.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Wyoming.
• Speaking and writing skills sufficient to meet the performance requirements of the position.

For additional information please contact Kenny Custis, Human Resources Director at 307-675-2912.

Sheridan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer