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ATTY99-2023-00927-Practicing Attorney-Cheyenne
ATTY99-2023-00927-Practicing Attorney-Cheyenne

ATTY99-2023-00927-Practicing Attorney-Cheyenne

Company : State of Wyoming
Salary : $4,619 - $10,528 a month
Location : Wyoming

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Description and Functions




Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Attorney General's Office seeks a qualified and motivated attorney to join its Water and Natural Resources Division. The Water and Natural Resources Division protects and defends the State's environmental quality, water, and natural resources with the highest quality legal services. The Division advises state agencies and state officials on water and natural resource issues affecting the State and represents the State of Wyoming, it's elected and appointed officials, and its agencies in local, state, federal, and international forums. Attorneys in the Division have the opportunity to cross-train and work on high-profile issues at both state and national levels.

The successful applicant for this position would join a team of attorneys representing the Department of Environmental Quality, and would serve as the primary attorney for the Department's Land Quality, Industrial Siting, and Abandoned Mine Land Divisions. Typical work includes advising division administrators and staff on day-to-day legal matters, assisting administrators on enforcement actions to preserve the state's environmental quality, appearing before the Wyoming Environmental Quality Council in administrative matters such as contested cases and rulemaking, and appearing before the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council in contested cases involving large, high profile industrial projects.

The Wyoming Attorney General's Office offers a collegial work environment and strives to maintain a work/life balance for its attorneys. The Office also provides training and mentorship to ensure its attorneys have the resources and knowledge to succeed, including monthly CLE opportunities.

Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres - 307-777-7130 [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
  • 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, as well as referrals to the Attorney General.
  • Represents the State of Wyoming in state and federal court with primary responsibility for the Department's implementation of the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act and related enforcement.
  • Review draft legislation to advise the Governor and clients; compose formal and informal legal opinions on questions submitted by agency clients; advise agency clients concerning relevant statutes and administrative procedure; make strategic decisions on cases and manage workflow on cases in consultation with office leadership.
  • Prepare and present contested cases on behalf of the Industrial Siting Division before the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


PREFERENCES:

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 complete and accurate applications will be reviewed for this position.

KNOWLEDGE:
  • Those with experience and/or interest in natural resources and environmental law are encouraged to apply.
  • Knowledge of federal and state natural resource, environmental, and energy laws.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Juris doctorate.

Necessary Special Requirements


NOTES:


  • FLSA: Exempt
  • This position is at-will and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General (W.S. 9-1-608)
  • Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background investigation
  • The beginning salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience

Supplemental Information

015-Attorney General's Office - Water & Natural Resources Division

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

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.


There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces and clean air, great recreational opportunities, and no State income tax to mention a few! In addition, the State of Wyoming offers State employees a very generous benefits package. Please click here for more information on the State of Wyoming employee benefits*.


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