Practicing Attorney 2025-02431

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

In Casper, Wyoming, the District Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant District Attorney. The position handles the prosecution of felony-level offenses. The position prepares a variety of court documents and argues motions before the trial court; conducts jury and bench trials; confers with investigative agencies; plans, coordinates, and institutes activities related to the prosecution of felony cases; coordinates case investigations with law enforcement agencies; checks, instructs or directs the work of their assigned legal assistant as necessary.


Candidates must currently be licensed to practice in Wyoming and be in good standing with the Wyoming State Bar and must be able to demonstrate a high level of initiative and responsibility.

The State of Wyoming’s total compensation package is excellent and includes:

• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement with employer contributions
• Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
• Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
• Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short and long-term disability
• Longevity pay

Human Resource Contact: Samantha Drew [email protected] / 307-777-7667

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Initiates prosecution of individuals for felony cases.
• Reviews investigative reports and works with law enforcement officers and agencies to ensure that all offense elements have been investigated and that the defendant's rights are not violated.
• Represents the State of Wyoming in jury trials and bench trials.
• Confers and negotiates with defense attorneys on pending cases, using communication and persuasive skills to resolve the case.
• Meets with crime victims through the Victim/Witness Coordinator assigned to the case and ensures their rights are observed and they have an opportunity to participate in the criminal justice system.
• Handles core assignments: rules making, contracts, documents review, client counseling, legal research, opinion writing, appellate briefs, pre-trial assignments (dispositive motions, discovery), trial assignments (preparing witnesses, exhibits, assists in developing & executing strategy, contested cases), oral arguments, settlements.
• Handles various moderate to serious legal matters and can resolve moderate cases with general supervision; assist in preparing more complex legal matters.

PREFERENCES:

Seeking an attorney with 2-8 years of experience and familiarity with the Wyoming criminal justice system

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of criminal laws and jury instructions
• Knowledge of the criminal laws and jury instructions
• Skill in organization and effective use of available time and resources
• Skill in communication, using oratorical and persuasive speech on diverse subjects
• Skill in leadership and decision-making
• Skill in the allocation of materials and personnel on a priority basis
• Skill in teamwork to be utilized with law enforcement, court personnel, and other community agencies and representatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Juris Doctorate

Experience:

2-8 years of relevant legal experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

License to practice law in Wyoming

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position is mostly sedentary.
• Will require walking outside in the varying elements to get to the Courthouse.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• This is an At-will position
• Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience

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

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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.