Executive Director - Judicial Conducts & Ethics

The Wyoming Commission on Judicial Conduct & Ethics is seeking an Executive Director to lead and administer all aspects of its constitutionally established work (Article 5, Section 6, Wyoming Constitution).

This position serves as the central coordinator for the Commission’s volunteer members who serve in an oversight capacity. The Executive Director is responsible for coordinating Commission meetings, hearings, and activities. This includes managing case materials and coordinating logistics, preparing agendas, minutes, and follow‑up actions to ensure the Commission’s work continues efficiently and accurately, keeping projects and investigations on track.

The Executive Director will serve as the trusted point of contact for judges, attorneys, public officials, and members of the public. Each matter the Executive Director oversees will require a balance of neutrality, confidentiality, and fairness. This is an opportunity to stand at the intersection of law, ethics, and public service—protecting the integrity of Wyoming’s judiciary and ensuring public confidence in the courts.

The Commission on Judicial Conduct & Ethics provides a means of discipline for Wyoming’s judicial officers, including censure, suspension, removal, retirement, or other appropriate action. The Commission has jurisdiction over justices of the Wyoming Supreme Court, district court judges and commissioners, chancery court judges, circuit court judges and magistrates, municipal court judges, and other judicial officers.

Commission members serve voluntarily and are appointed by the Governor, the Wyoming State Bar, and the respective Judicial Conferences, to represent diverse perspectives within Wyoming’s public and legal community. The Executive Director supports these volunteer members by ensuring that all administrative, legal, and operational aspects of the Commission’s work are precisely managed.

Employees of the Commission are eligible for the State of Wyoming benefits package, which includes:

• Retirement through the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Affordable health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Ambulance coverage and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Hybrid work options — some days may be worked remotely, with in‑office attendance required for Commission business and administrative needs.

The following are examples of the Executive Director’s job description, but are not all inclusive:

• Direct all Commission activities and operations in compliance with Constitutional and Commission Rules
• Serve as the primary administrative support to the Commission members
• Oversee intake, review, and processing of judicial conduct complaints
• Coordinate Investigatory, Adjudicatory, and Disciplinary Panel activities
• Manage Commission subcommittees (e.g. education, rules, budget/legislative)
• Draft and manage legal documents (orders, subpoenas, certificates of record)
• Recruit, supervise, and support staff, temporary personnel, and disciplinary counsel
• Develop and oversee the Commission’s biennium budget; process all fiscal activities, including payments and procurement through the Wyoming Financial System
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and compile statistical reports
• Provide information and procedural guidance to Commission members, complainants, judicial officers, and the public
• Represent the Commission in public forums, education initiatives, and national organizations
• Facilitate public education efforts through presentations, publications, and outreach

• Knowledge and experience in the legal profession and judicial system
• Ability to apply court rules, statutes, and codes of conduct
• Strong project management, personnel management, and resource management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with distressed or difficult individuals
• Knowledge of Wyoming state government operations, including budget and procurement processes

• At least five years of professional work experience in the legal profession or related to the…