Assistant Attorney General Civil Division 2026-01880

Posting number: 2026-01880

Department: Attorney General

Division: LAW

Job classification: ATTY99 - ATTORNEY

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Attorney

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


Step into high-impact public service without sacrificing your life outside of work.  Whether you are interested in transitioning from private practice or are an ambitious early-career attorney who wants immediate autonomy, the Attorney General's Office offers an attractive alternative to private practice.  You will engage in complex state-level legal work paired with a supportive and collaborative culture.

As an assistant attorney general in our Civil Division, you will serve as primary counsel to pivotal state agencies that help shape Wyoming's economic and regulatory landscape.  These agencies include the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, State Treasurer, Department of Audit Divisions of Banking and Public Funds, Wyoming Business Council, and the State Construction Department.  These are just a few of the agencies you will have the opportunity to represent, in addition to other specific projects and cases as they arise.

Why join the Civil Division?

• Immediate Counsel and Litigation Experience: Advise agency leaders directly on complex statutory, administrative, and regulatory issues.
• Cutting-Edge Legal Practice: Engage with innovative state initiatives - such as digital assets and economic development - alongside deep general public law practice.
• True Work-Life Balance: Leave billable hour requirements and build a long-term legal career supported by comprehensive state benefits and predictable hours.

If you are ready to advance your legal career with meaningful work, predictable hours, and direct impact across Wyoming, we want to hear from you. Review the position requirements below and submit your application today.

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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Human Resource Contact:  Stacy Berres / (307) 777-7130 / stacy.berres@wyo.gov  


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• 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.

Examples of duties

PREFERENCES: 


The successful applicant will be provided with training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and knowledge you need to succeed.
 
 
 **All applicants must provide the following as part of the application process:

• Professional resume
• References
• Recent writing sample