Assistant Attorney General Civil Division 2026-02488

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office is hiring an Assistant Attorney General in its Civil Division to provide legal counsel and litigation services to state agencies, boards, and commissions. The attorney will advise and represent a varied roster of clients, including the Wyoming Retirement System, Department of Insurance, Employees’ Group Insurance, State Construction Department, State Building Commission, professional licensing boards, and clients involved in state bankruptcy proceedings and related recovery matters. Portfolio assignments may change based on divisional needs. The role offers hands-on experience advising agency executives and regulatory boards, managing administrative hearings, and representing state agencies and individual officials in civil actions. The office describes its practice as collaborative and supportive, with training, mentorship, and regular in-house continuing legal education. The position involves a varied practice that may include insurance regulation, public construction, institutional governance, bankruptcy, and administrative enforcement. The attorney analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts research, advises agency clients, responds to communications, and presents legal conclusions in written and oral formats. The position is at-will, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Attorney General. Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience, and successful applicants must pass a criminal background investigation.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Knowledge of trial and appellate practice.
Knowledge of administrative law and civil procedure.
Applicants must provide a professional resume, references, a recent writing sample, and a law school transcript.
Successful applicants must pass a criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

Analyze complicated legal and factual issues and present them clearly in written and oral form.
Review and respond to inquiries, complaints, and other communications, and advise the agency about them.
Conduct legal research to provide day-to-day advice.
Present legal conclusions and advice through legal documents, oral presentations, and formal and informal legal opinions.
Advise agency clients regarding relevant statutes and administrative procedures.
Advise and represent state agencies, boards, and commissions.
Manage administrative hearings and represent state agencies and individual officials in civil actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.