Assistant Attorney General Civil Division 2026-02488

Assistant Attorney General Civil Division 2026-02488

Salary

$6,903.87 - $11,507.60 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

At-Will Full-Time

Job Number

2026-02488

Department

Attorney General

Division

LAW

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

ATPA03

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Step into high-impact public service without sacrificing your life outside of work.

Whether you are an ambitious recent graduate eager to gain immediate hands-on experience, or a practicing attorney looking to trade the billable-hour grind for a more sustainable career, the Wyoming Attorney General's Office offers an exceptional path. You will take on complex state-level legal challenges in a collegial, supportive environment. We value comprehensive training and mentorship to ensure you succeed.

As an Assistant Attorney General in our Civil Division, you will provide critical legal counsel and litigation services to state agencies, boards, and commissions. While portfolio assignments adapt over time to divisional needs, this attorney is expected to advise and represent a diverse and engaging roster of clients, including:

• Statewide Fiscal & Operational Entities: The Wyoming Retirement System, Department of Insurance, Employees' Group Insurance (EGI), State Construction Department, and State Building Commission.
• Specialized Litigation: State bankruptcy proceedings and related recovery matters.
• Professional Licensing Boards: The Boards of Architects and Landscape Architects, Chiropractic Examiners, Dietetics, Optometry, and Nursing Home Administrators.

Why Join the Civil Division?

• Immediate Hands-On Experience: Dont wait years to present a case in a tribunal or counsel clients. You will directly advise agency executives and regulatory boards, manage administrative hearings, and represent state agencies and individual officials in civil actions.
• Dedicated Mentorship & Professional Growth: Build your legal skills in an environment that prioritizes training, collaborative mentorship, and regular in-house continuing legal education.
• Sophisticated, Varied Practice: Tackle a diverse docket spanning insurance regulation, public construction, institutional governance, bankruptcy, and administrative enforcement-allowing you to discover and develop your legal interests.
• True Work-Life Balance: Leave billable-hour pressures and client development behind. Build a sustainable career with predictable hours and meaningful public impact.

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! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Human Resources Contact: Jennifer Erickson / (307) 275-1460 / jennifer.erickson1@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.

Qualifications

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
• Law school transcript

Please review your application for completeness and accuracy. Only accurate and complete applications will be reviewed for this position.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Knowledge of trial and appellate practice.
• Knowledge of 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 is an at-will position. The attorney will be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 9-1-608)

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

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 / jennifer.erickson1@wyo.gov

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:

• 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

Know your full value.

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.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

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.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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(ATTY99) Do you have your Juris Doctorate?

• Yes
• No

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(ATTY99 AG) Are you within six (6) months of graduating with a Juris Doctorate?

• Yes
• No

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(ATTY Generic) Have you passed the State Bar for Wyoming?

• Yes
• No

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(ATTY99) If yes, please provide the date passed.

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(ATTY Generic) Have you passed the Bar for a state other than Wyoming?

• Yes
• No

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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

• Yes
• No

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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce
• Other job sites (Wyoming At Work, Monster, etc,)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend of Acquaintance (not a State employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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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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(A1) If you selected "Other", please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

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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 and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

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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.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

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Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm