Assistant Attorney General Water and Natural Resources 2026-02638

State of Wyoming • Cheyenne, WY

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About The Position

The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office seeks an attorney to serve in its Water & Natural Resources Division, representing the State of Wyoming and the Department of Environmental Quality in litigation, enforcement, and day-to-day legal matters. The position will primarily, but not exclusively, represent the Department’s Water Quality Division. Attorneys work in a collaborative and collegial environment, with mentorship and opportunities to develop legal expertise while maintaining work-life balance.

The attorney represents the State in state and federal court, advises agency clients, reviews draft legislation, prepares legal opinions, and handles contested cases before the Environmental Quality Council. The position is at-will and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General. Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience. Successful applicants must pass a criminal background investigation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate.
• Knowledge of the Clean Water Act and related state laws, trial and appellate practice, administrative law, and civil procedure.
• Submit a professional resume, references, a recent writing sample, and a law school transcript with the application.
• Pass a criminal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with environmental law and civil litigation, administrative law, or challenges associated with representing a government agency.
• Interest in environmental law, civil litigation, administrative law, or representing a government agency; training and support will be provided to develop necessary knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Wyoming in state and federal court, with primary responsibility for the Department of Environmental Quality’s implementation of the Clean Water Act and enforcement of related state laws.
• Review draft legislation and advise the Governor and agency clients.
• Compose formal and informal legal opinions in response to questions submitted by agency clients.
• Advise agency clients concerning relevant statutes and administrative procedure.
• Make strategic decisions on cases and manage case workflow in consultation with office leadership.
• Prepare and present contested cases on behalf of the Department of Environmental Quality before the Environmental Quality Council, including permit appeals, appeals of agency orders, and referrals to the Attorney General.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays.
• Retirement pension and 457B plans.
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree