Attorney

Applications will be reviewed and considered upon receipt

and will be accepted until the position is filled.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Legislative Service Office (LSO), the nonpartisan staff of the Wyoming Legislature, is seeking a motivated attorney who is inspired to make a difference in the State of Wyoming. The successful candidate will become an important member of LSO's legal team and have the opportunity to help the Legislature accomplish its mission and its core functions. The work of an LSO attorney is vital to the success of the Wyoming Legislature.

At LSO, each year offers something new with important, state-wide challenges to address. Each year's work culminates with the annual legislative session. LSO legislative attorneys have the opportunity to become subject-matter experts in legislative process and state constitutional law while also learning from experts, highly skilled LSO professionals, and other stakeholders.

Human Resources Contact: [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.

• Drafting legislation and performing research for legislative committees and individual legislators;
• Staffing the Senate or the House of Representatives during legislative sessions. Duties include providing guidance on pending legislation, preparing amendments to legislation, and advising on procedural rules and legal questions.
• Attending and staffing legislative interim committee meetings. Duties include drafting committee legislation, presenting draft legislation and research, advising committees on procedural rules and legal questions, preparing (and reviewing) committee meeting summaries/minutes, and meeting setup and teardown.
• Developing subject-matter expertise on issues within a legislative committee's jurisdiction;
• Communicating and interacting with legislators, committee chairmen, representatives of federal, state, and local governments, community stakeholders, and lobbyists to develop legislation and to facilitate legislative projects;
• Coordinating and leading teams of LSO professionals;
• Reviewing agency administrative rules;
• Drafting summaries of enacted legislation;
• Traveling within Wyoming to complete legislative business, especially interim committee meetings;
• Completing special projects and other assigned tasks

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

No legislative, governmental, or administrative law experience is required—just strong legal skills, clear writing, and a genuine interest in civics or public service. We’re looking for attorneys who enjoy variety in their work, think critically, and solve legal problems thoughtfully. Legislative attorneys work behind the scenes, but the role includes public-facing responsibilities such as presenting in meetings and engaging directly with agency heads, industry leaders, citizens, and local officials. If you’re someone who can listen carefully, collaborate in a nonpartisan manner, and translate complex ideas into law, we encourage you to apply. Whether you are a third-year law student, a recent law school graduate, or an experienced practicing attorney new to legislative work, the successful candidate will receive training in the legislative process, legal drafting, and procedural rules. Your role in the organization will be tailored to the level of experience you bring. If you need more information before applying, we are happy to tell you more about the position. Call Ian Shaw, Legal Division Administrator, at (307) 777-7781.

EDUCATION:

Juris Doctorate (or a 3rd year law school student)

EXPERIENCE:
Admitted to practice law in Wyoming (or willing to seek admission);
Strong academic record;
Strong verbal communication skills;
Excellent writing and research skills;
Team management and leadership skills;
Non-partisan demeanor.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Salary: Negotiable based on experience. Salaries are targeted to be commensurate with or greater than equivalent position classifications in the State of Wyoming. Specific position classifications and salaries are determined by the LSO Director based upon an applicant's qualifications and experience.
• LSO employees receive a full range of non-salary benefits, including health insurance, participation in a defined benefit retirement plan (pension) through the Wyoming Retirement System, paid annual and sick leave, and a number of in-office, non-salary benefits. Benefits and leave accruals transfer within State of Wyoming government jobs.
• All employment with the Wyoming Legislature is at will.
• Work Environment: This position is performed in an office environment with prolonged periods of working at a desk and on a computer. An employee is regularly required to talk and hear, lift, and carry objects such as document boxes and other equipment, utilize standard office equipment, and travel within Wyoming, including overnight and weekend trips. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send the following information: 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume, 3) a recent writing sample without outside edits , 4) a list of at least three references, 5) salary requirements, and 6) grade transcripts from law school and other post-secondary education. One of the following methods can be used for delivery:

Email (in PDF or Microsoft Word) to: [email protected]

Mail: Ian Shaw, Legal Division Administrator
Wyoming Legislative Service Office, Rm E201
200 W. 24th Street
State Capitol Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002


Application Closing Date: Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. LSO is seeking to fill this position immediately.

Veterans: If you are a United States Armed Forces veteran, or the spouse of a veteran who was married to that veteran at the time of that person's death and receive survivor benefits, to receive veteran's preference under Wyo. Stat. Section 19-14-102, you must attach a written request for preference and a Form DD214 with your cover letter.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.