Assistant Attorney General Human Services Division

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Open Until Filled

If the pressures of private practice are weighing on you, or you are a new attorney seeking early case responsibility, we understand. Many legal professionals look for a change of pace that still offers meaningful work and a healthy work-life balance. Discover a new path with us where your skills and well-being are both valued.

The Wyoming Attorney General’s Office has an immediate opening for a motivated and creative attorney to handle challenging legal work for the Wyoming Department of Health. This is an opportunity to be on the front lines, advising the Division of Healthcare Financing (Medicaid) through intellectually challenging and engaging work that directly serves the State of Wyoming.

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Become a specialist:
  Develop expertise in Medicaid estate recovery, becoming a key authority within the Wyoming Department of Health.
• Grow your litigation skills:
  Handle a diverse caseload, from drafting pleadings and managing discovery to representing the Department in administrative tribunals.
• Expand your advisory skills:
  Work closely with the HIPAA compliance officer and other senior-level clients, honing your ability to provide clear, strategic legal counsel on complex issues.
• Collaborate and learn:
  Work in a supportive team structure, collaborating with senior leadership while independently managing your assignments.

The Attorney General’s Office provides attorneys with mentorship, expertise development, and a dynamic collegial work environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our office also offers monthly in‑house training opportunities that qualify for continuing legal education credit.

• Translate complex legal and factual issues into clear, precise, and compelling written and oral presentations.
• Conduct and synthesize legal research to deliver timely and precise day‑to‑day legal advice.
• Educate and guide agency clients on the application of relevant statutes and administrative processes.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support the legal and operational function of the agency.

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

Employees enjoy comprehensive health coverage, voluntary benefits, multiple retirement options, generous paid leave and flexible schedules, public service loan forgiveness eligibility, training and professional development, employee assistance program, and wellness program. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator to show the full value of salary plus benefits.

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Stacy Berres – 307‑777‑7130 – stacy.berres

Preferences/Agency Requirements: Familiarity with health law, civil litigation, administrative law, and the unique challenges of representing a government agency is preferred. Applicants with interest and willingness to learn are also encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Successful applicants are required to pass a background investigation
• Position is At‑Will and subject to the Attorney General’s appointment and discretion
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience

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