Assistant Attorney General 2026-01268
Salary
$5,896.80 - $11,446.91 Monthly
Location
Casper, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01268
Department
Attorney General
Division
LAW
Opening Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Job Classification
ATTY99
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Are you looking for a change of pace or a new opportunity to expand your professional experience? Are the financial and billable hour pressures of private practice weighing on you? Perhaps you are just getting started in your career and are looking for early development and case responsibility? Do you wonder if you will ever find a position with interesting and meaningful work that still allows you to balance work and family life? If so, you have found the right place.
The Wyoming Attorney Generals Office in Casper seeks an attorney to represent the Gaming Commission, Pharmacy Board, the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, and other licensing boards and commissions in prosecuting licensing and disciplinary matters before administrative tribunals and Wyoming courts. As part of this position, you will prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs; perform discovery; represent boards and commissions in administrative and judicial hearings; participate in negotiations, public hearings, and client meetings; and represent licensing boards and commissions in cases on appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court, and federal trial and appellate courts. You may also review rules and regulations, and review and track legislation to advise the Governor and agency clients. This position will also perform other duties assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Attorney Generals office.
The Attorney Generals 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.
If you are an effective lawyer ready for a rewarding new role, we encourage you to apply.
The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:
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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 that may be performed at the job level.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Prior legal experience is preferred but not required. Recent graduates or law clerks are eligible and encouraged to apply. To the extent that you are a recent graduate or are not familiar with these areas of law, but you have an interest, we encourage you to apply. We will work with you to ensure that you have the knowledge, mentoring, and training that you need to succeed.
Please ensure that you attach the following documents when submitting your state application:
Please review your application for completeness and accuracy. Only complete and accurate applications will be reviewed for this position.
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Juris Doctorate.
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
015-Attorney General - Law Office
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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.
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Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.
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(ATTY99) Do you have your Juris Doctorate?
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(ATTY99 AG) Are you within six (6) months of graduating with a Juris Doctorate?
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(ATTY Generic) Have you passed the State Bar for Wyoming?
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(ATTY99) If yes, please provide the date passed.
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(ATTY Generic) Have you passed the Bar or are you licensed for a state other than Wyoming?
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(ATTY99) If yes, which State(s), please list and include dates passed.
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(ATTY99) Have you attached the following? Professional Resume References Recent Writing Sample Law School Transcript
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
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