Managing Attorney I Criminal Division 2026-02641

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office is hiring a Managing Attorney in its Criminal Division to serve as supervisor of the Appellate Section. The position leads assistant and senior assistant attorneys general and oversees direct criminal appeals to the Wyoming Supreme Court from across Wyoming. The managing attorney also provides high-stakes legal counsel to state agencies, advises and collaborates with prosecutors statewide, and handles complex legislative issues. Working with the Division Deputy and agency leaders, the managing attorney shapes legal strategy on high-profile matters. The role includes managing and mentoring attorneys and other legal staff, guiding case strategy and workload assignments, and conducting in-house training. The position is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General, reports to a deputy, and is classified as exempt. Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience. Successful applicants must pass a criminal background investigation.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate.
At least 7 years of relevant legal experience.
Recognized expertise in at least one area of law.
Membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in Wyoming.
Knowledge of substantive and procedural law in state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
Knowledge of evidence and procedure, political and legislative processes, and statutory requirements affecting state agency business.
Knowledge of trial and appellate practice, administrative law, civil and criminal procedure, and Wyoming criminal law.
Skills in legal research, drafting memoranda and briefs, oral and written presentations, public speaking, case presentation, and assessing and negotiating or litigating the merits of a client’s position.
Ability to anticipate problems; organize issues and legal principles; communicate with people from varied backgrounds; analyze large amounts of information; locate and reason from legal authorities; litigate civil actions through appeal when necessary; and prioritize tasks.
Provide a professional resume, references, a recent writing sample, law school transcript, and a cover letter explaining interest in the position.
Pass a criminal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in criminal practice.
Experience in managing or mentoring legal professionals.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Appellate Section and direct criminal appeals to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Manage, direct, and mentor attorneys, paralegals, and interns or externs; guide case strategy and assign workloads.
Handle complex litigation and develop litigation strategy.
Perform rulemaking, contract review, document review, client counseling, legal research, opinion writing, appellate briefing, oral arguments, and settlements.
Provide legal counsel to state agency clients and respond to inquiries, complaints, and other communications from attorneys, the public, and other agencies.
Advise and collaborate with prosecutors throughout Wyoming.
Track legislation and review legislative bills, including evaluating draft legislation for the Governor’s Office and state agencies.
Report activities and issues to a deputy and recommend solutions.
Conduct in-house training for attorneys.
Perform other assignments and duties as directed by the Attorney General, Chief Deputy, and Division Deputy.