Managing Attorney Civil Division 2026-02461

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Managing Attorney leads a section in the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office Civil Division, supervising assistant attorneys general and support staff. The role provides legal counsel to state agencies, oversees significant trial and appellate litigation, and addresses complex administrative, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting Wyoming. The Managing Attorney works closely with the Division Deputy and agency leaders to shape legal strategy on high-profile matters. The position combines executive leadership and mentorship with a complex civil practice. It includes managing attorneys and a paralegal, guiding case strategy, assigning work, advising agency executives, reviewing administrative rules, and evaluating draft legislation for the Governor’s Office and state agencies. The role is appointed by and serves 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.
At least 7 years of relevant legal experience.
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 requirements, political and legislative processes, statutory requirements affecting state agency public business, trial and appellate practice, administrative law, and civil procedure.
Skill in legal research, drafting memoranda and briefs, and presenting conclusions in an advocate’s position.
Ability to make clear and concise oral and written presentations and communicate effectively with people from varying backgrounds.
Ability to assess legal strengths and weaknesses and negotiate or litigate the merits of a client’s position.
Skill in public speaking and case presentation, and clear, concise writing.
Ability to anticipate problems, organize multiple issues, manage and analyze large amounts of information, locate and reason from legal authorities, and prioritize tasks.
Ability to litigate civil actions and take them through appeal when necessary.
Ability to relate factual situations to personnel and licensing policies under statutory guidelines.
Ability to travel.
Successful applicants must pass a criminal background investigation.
Applicants must submit a professional resume, references, recent writing sample, law school transcript, and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in civil litigation.
Knowledge of substantive and procedural law of state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
Knowledge of evidence and procedure requirements, political and legislative processes, statutory requirements affecting state agency public business, trial and appellate practice, administrative law, and civil procedure.
Skills in legal research, writing, advocacy, public speaking, case presentation, and communicating legal issues to people from varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal advice to agencies within the State of Wyoming.
Supervise and manage attorneys and paralegals in the section, assign cases, and monitor workloads.
Review and advise agency personnel on responses to inquiries, complaints, and other communications.
Conduct legal and other research.
Present legal conclusions and advice through legal documents, oral presentations, and formal and informal legal opinions.
Handle appeals of various matters.
Draft legal documents, including complaints, answers, memoranda of law, briefs, and discovery; draft and edit agency rules.
Consult with the division deputy on strategic legal decisions in cases.
Collaborate with other attorneys to formulate plans, policies, and strategies.
Provide input on case assignments.
Use specialized legal knowledge and experience to plan actions, devise strategies, resolve problems, and formulate legal questions, explanations, positions, and responses.
Review administrative rules and regulations.
Advise agency clients about relevant statutes and administrative procedures.
Receive and provide training to stay current on relevant law.
Assist clients and other staff attorneys with legal questions.
Perform other duties as assigned.