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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Provides legal representation to indigent clients charged with the crime(s); conducts interviews with clients and witnesses; prepares motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents; argues motions before trial court; represents clients at court hearings and trial.
Must be licensed to practice law in Wyoming.
Human Resource Contact: Nicki 307-777-6219 nicki.reitmeyer@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
Analyzes cases and advises clients on the best course of action.
Prepares legal documents and appears at trial on behalf of the client.
Consults with other attorneys in the office to formulate a case strategy, plans for the case, and agency work.
Stays current in legal literature in all aspects of the relevant law to provide current assistance to clients and staff attorneys, including meeting CLE requirements.
Supervise the staff and attorneys in the local office.
Review actions, disciplining, and making decisions as conduct and policy at the local level.
Provide mentoring to the younger attorneys and generally make sure that they provide effective assistance of counsel to their clients.
Ensure the general day-to-day operations of the office are occurring.
Initiate local office policy to maintain order and effectiveness and resolve issues from time to time.
Review and sign off on expense vouchers and request for expert services.
Prepare employee reviews for the full-time attorney and the legal assistant.
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants who are active members of the Wyoming State Bar and licensed to practice as an attorney.
Preference will be given to those with 0-2 Years of relevant legal experience in Wyoming.
KNOWLEDGE:
Ability to manage multiple cases/tasks; manage time, and prioritize tasks.
Knowledge of trial and hearing procedure and rules of evidence - must have the ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Knowledge of criminal statutes, court procedures, and legal research methods.
Skilled in managing a caseload and responding quickly to changing priorities.
Knowledge of substantive and procedural laws in criminal justice, including state, federal, and administrative law.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Juris Doctorate
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Travel required - as necessary by the caseload.
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
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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.
