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Posted April 10, 2024

ATTY99-2023-01579-Assistant Attorney General-Consumer Protection Anti-Trust Unit-Cheyenne

State of Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY Full Time
Reference: StateofWyoming4140308

Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Are you looking for a change of pace or a new opportunity to expand your professional experience? Are...

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


Are you looking for a change of pace or a new opportunity to expand your professional experience? Are the financial and billable hour pressures of private practice weighing on you? Perhaps you are just getting started in your career and are looking for early development and case responsibility? Do you wonder if you will ever find a position with interesting and meaningful work that still allows you to balance work and family life? If so, you have found the right place.

The Wyoming Attorney General's Office is seeking a qualified attorney who wants to be part of our office and serve as a member of our Consumer Protection and Antitrust Unit in the Human Services Division. The Attorney General's Office provides attorneys an opportunity to develop expertise, receive great mentorship, excel at and utilize their skills in a dynamic and collegial work environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

This position represents the State of Wyoming in state and federal court on matters concerning violations of state and federal antitrust and consumer protection laws, including some of the most important legal issues of the day. In addition, this position assists with the State of Wyoming's compliance with the Master Settlement Agreement with Tobacco manufacturers. This position involves general enforcement of the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act, educating Wyoming consumers on common scams and how best to protect themselves, and consulting with the section supervisor and division deputy on strategic legal decisions.

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 towards premiums
- Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, short and long term disability
- Longevity pay

You can find an overview of the benefits the State of Wyoming has to offer: https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/benefits


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.

  • Provide professional legal representation for the State of Wyoming as part of the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Unit, including enforcement of the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act and other state and federal antitrust and consumer protection laws;
  • Review incoming consumer complaints and other communications for potential violations of the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act;
  • Provide legal services required by the Master Settlement Agreement with tobacco manufacturers, including Non-Participating Manufacturing (NPM) enforcement actions, tracking compliance by conforming NPMs;
  • Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, respond to motions, present arguments in court, and handle appellate work as necessary;
  • Present legal advice in various formats, including legal documents, oral presentations, and formal and informal legal opinions; and
  • Advise agency clients with respect to relevant statutes and administrative procedures.


PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Even if you do not have experience in this area of the law, we still want you to apply. The successful applicant will be provided training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and knowledge to succeed.

**All applicants must provide the following attachments as part of the application process:

  • Cover letter explaining your interest in the position
  • Professional resume - include references
  • Law school transcript
  • Recent writing sample
Please review your application for completeness and accuracy.


KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of trial and appellate practice, administrative law, and civil procedure.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:
Juris doctorate.


NOTES:

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


015-Attorney General - Human Services 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.

This listing expired on May 10. Applications are no longer accepted.

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