Position: Contract Attorney
Type of practice: Oil and Gas Title Examination Transactions
Starting date: Immediate
Length of position: To be determined
Job location: Flexible--Attorney can work from any location
Salary: Hourly Rate - Negotiable depending on prior experience
Employer: Akers & Associates, LLC
Address: 7730 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 102
City, state, zip: Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Point of contact: Telephone
Phone: 1-720-488-0835
E-mail:
jakers@akers-lawfirm.com (OK to E-mail Resume)
Who should apply? | Recent Graduates |
Deadline to apply: None
On-campus Interviews: No
Submit the following information: | Resume | Writing Sample | References |
Hiring criteria: Recent graduate who is a licensed Wyoming attorney in good standing, in "active" status.
Comments: We are looking for a recent graduate of the University of Wyoming Law School who has been admitted to the Wyoming Bar and is interested in associating with our firm as a Special Counsel (or some comparable relationship) to assist in the preparation of oil and gas title opinions covering Wyoming lands and related transactional work. Prior experience in oil and gas title work is a plus, but is not required. We will train. You can live and work anywhere you want and, if Wyoming and Colorado legal ethics rules allow (to be determined), maintain a separate practice of your own, independent of our firm, in other areas of the law.
Position:
Deputy County and Prosecuting Attorney
Type of practice: Prosecution of misdemeanor and felony cases and for other
assignments as requested to include; juvenile cases, a full range of legal
services related to civil/county representation.
Starting date: ASAP
Length of position: Full time
Job location: Rawlins, WY
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 based upon qualifications and experience
Employer:
Carbon County Attorney's Office
Address: PO Box 1146
City, state, zip: Rawlins, WY 82301
Point of contact: Cindy DeLancey, Carbon County and Prosecuting Attorney
Phone: 307-328-2700
E-mail:
cindydelancey@carbonwy.com
Who should
apply? | Experienced Attorneys |
Deadline to apply: Applications considered upon receipt
On-campus Interviews: No
Submit the following information: | Resume | Cover Letter |
Hiring
criteria: Must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and
must be a member in good standing with the Wyoming State Bar.
Position:
Staff Attorney
Type of practice: Governmental Law
Starting date: ASAP
Length of position: Full time
Job location: Cheyenne, WY
Salary: $2,550 - $5,100/month depending on experience
Employer: City
of Cheyenne
Address: 2101 O'Neil Ave., Ste 103
City, state, zip: Cheyenne, WY 82001
Point of contact: Rich Wiederspahn, Director, Human Resources
Web Address:
http://www.cheyennecity.org/
Who should
apply? | Experienced Attorneys |
Deadline to apply: Applications considered upon receipt
On-campus Interviews: No
Submit the following information: | Resume | Cover Letter | Transcripts |
Other application materials: Apply on line at www.cheyennecity.org. All applicants must provide a copy of transcripts of relevant college coursework completed. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Hiring
criteria: Two years of experience in city or related governmental law, including
municipal prosecutorial experience. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited
law school, and membership in the Wyoming State Bar Association.
Position:
Attorney
Type of practice: General practice; focusing on family law issues
Starting date: ASAP
Length of position: Full time
Job location: Cheyenne, WY
Salary: Negotiable
Employer: Legal
Clinic of Robert Montieth
Address: 7000 Yellowtail Rd
City, state, zip: Cheyenne, WY 82009
Point of contact: Ms. Carrol Nelson, Supervising Attorney
Phone: 307-632-1200
E-mail:
msprado@msn.com (OK
to E-mail Resume)
Who should
apply? | Experienced Attorneys | Recent Graduates |
Deadline to apply: Applications considered upon receipt
On-campus Interviews: No
Submit the following information: | Resume | Cover Letter |
Other application materials: Please address cover letter to: Ms. Carrol Nelson, Supervising Attorney
Comments:
Very busy, fast-paced practice. Offers legal experience & exposure to various
areas of law practice. Can call and ask for Carrol Nelson.
Position:
Judicial Counsel/Judicial Law Clerk
Type of practice: State of Wyoming, Judicial District 5B
Starting date: September 1, 2010
Length of position: One to two years
Job location: Cody, Park County, WY
Salary: $46,000 annual/starting
Employer:
State of Wyoming, Judicial District 5B
Address: Park County Courthouse, 1002 Sheridan Ave.
City, state, zip: Cody, WY 82414
Point of contact: The Honorable Steven Cranfill
Phone: 307-527-8670
Fax: 307-527-8676
E-mail:
sc@courts.state.wy.us
Who should
apply? | Recent Graduates | Third Years |
Deadline to apply: October 9, 2009
On-campus Interviews: Yes
Interview date: TBD
Submit the following information: | Resume | Cover Letter | Transcripts | Writing Sample | References |
Other
application materials: (optional) Up to three professional letters of
recommendation; applicant's class rank; law review; or other background
information such as education or work experience.
Position:
Assistant Attorney General
Starting date: ASAP
Length of position: At Will
Job location: Cheyenne, WY
Salary: $4,044 - $6,528
Employer:
Wyoming Attorney General's Office - Tort Litigation Division
Address: Emerson Bldg, 2001 Capitol Ave.
City, state, zip: Cheyenne, WY 82002-0060
Phone: 307-777-7188
Fax: 307-777-6562
Web Address:
http://statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=15828
Who should
apply? | Experienced Attorneys |
Deadline to apply: Applications considered upon receipt
On-campus Interviews: No
Submit the following information: | Resume | Cover Letter | Writing Sample |
Other application materials: Application Instructions: Class Code: ATTY-15828 Attorney General For more information or to apply online go to statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=15828 or submit a State of Wyoming Employment Application to: Human Resource Division Emerson Building 2001 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0060 along with transcripts of any relevant course work.
Hiring
criteria: Minimum Qualifications: Completion of college coursework at the juris
doctorate level and membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to
practice law in Wyoming.
Position:
Judicial Clerk
Type of practice: DUTIES: Conducting legal research, preparing bench memoranda,
drafting orders and opinions, verifying citations, assisting the judge in court,
and communicating with counsel regarding case management and procedural
requirements.
Starting date: end of August 2010
Length of position: One year
Job location: Cheyenne, WY
Salary: Competitive
Employer:
Magistrate Judge William C. Beaman, U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
Address: 2120 Capitol Ave., 2nd Floor
City, state, zip: Cheyenne, WY 82001
Point of contact: Magistrate Judge William C. Beaman
Who should
apply? | Recent Graduates | Third Years |
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2009
On-campus Interviews: Yes
Interview date: TBD
Submit the following information: | Resume | Cover Letter | Transcripts | Writing Sample | References |
Other application materials: Please mail your application materials directly to Magistrate Judge Beaman's chambers at: Magistrate Judge William C. Beaman United States District Court for the District of Wyoming 2120 Capitol Ave., 2nd Floor Cheyenne, WY 82001 Materials requested: 1. Resume 2. Cover letter 3. Writing Sample, no page limit 4. Law and Undergraduate Transcripts (need not be official copies) 5. 3 Letters of Reference
Comments:
If you have questions, please contact Magistrate Judge Beaman's assistant Deb
Birge at (307)433-2180.
Position:
Conservation Law Director
Type of practice: Nonprofit conservation advocacy.
Starting date: October 19, 2009 (negotiable)
Length of position: Permanent
Job location: 215 S 3rd St., Ste. #114, Laramie, WY
Salary: $29,367
Employer:
Biodiversity Conservation Alliance
Address: PO Box 1512
City, state, zip: Laramie, WY 82073
Point of contact: Erik Molvar
Phone: 307-742-7978
Fax: 307-742-7989
E-mail:
erik@voiceforthewild.org (OK
to E-mail Resume)
Web Address:
http://www.voiceforthewild.org
Who should
apply? | Experienced Attorneys | Recent Graduates |
Deadline to apply: September 25, 2009
On-campus Interviews: No
Submit the following information: | Resume | Cover Letter | Transcripts | Writing Sample | References |
Hiring criteria: The successful applicant will be organized, motivated, and goal-oriented, with the ability to plan and execute a work plan from idea to fruition under minimal supervision. An understanding of western conservation issues and intimate familiarity with federal environmental law is desired. Experience working with NEPA, FLPMA, NFMA, ESA, and other federal laws, as well as experience in commenting on and appealing or litigating objectionable projects is advantageous. A background in natural resources law and/or biological sciences will be strongly preferred. An intimate familiarity with federal environmental law is a must. The ideal candidate will also have a suite of other important qualities including some of the following: * Personal commitment to protect wildlife and wild places, * Quality writing and research skills, * Strong intellect, creativity, drive, and initiative, * Proficiency with technology including database, spreadsheet, word processing, online research, power-point and general personal computer maintenance, * Ability to drive a stick shift, Knowledge of Wyoming's unique political/environmental landscape, * Ability to constructively deal with conflict, ( Flexible schedule and willingness to travel, * Leadership, * Experience working in teams, * Self-starter, * Ability to track multiple responsibilities and meet timelines, * Experience in the rural West, especially Wyoming, * Sense of humor.
Comments:
Biodiversity Conservation Alliance, one of the hardest-hitting conservation
advocacy groups in the Rockies, seeks a full-time Conservation Law Director to
oversee legal challenges to protect wild forests and deserts in Wyoming and
neighboring states. We are seeking an intelligent and articulate advocate for
public lands and wildlife. This individual's critical legal analysis of projects
on federal lands will hold agencies accountable to science and the law. If you
want meaningful, challenging work exercising your talent and education to change
the world, this job is for you.
Position:
Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
Type of practice: The successful applicant will be responsible for development
of traffic safety training programs with an emphasis on prosecution of drunk
driving and vehicular homicide and other duties attendant to that training
responsibility. The successful applicant will also assist in development and
maintenance of listserve and other internet resources; serve as a liaison
between prosecutors, courts, Department of Transportation, law enforcement
agencies and others on traffic safety issues.
Starting date: ASAP
Length of position: Full time
Job location: Laramie, WY
Salary: DOE
Employer:
Wyoming County and Prosecuting Attorney's Association
Address: 525 Grand Ave., Ste 100
City, state, zip: Laramie, WY 82070
Point of contact: Richard Bohling
Application Information
Who should
apply? | Experienced Attorneys |
Deadline to apply: Applications considered upon receipt
On-campus Interviews: No
Submit the following information: | Resume | Cover Letter |
Hiring criteria: Applicants must have a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the Wyoming State Bar. Experience in prosecution of impaired driving cases is preferred.
Comments: Statewide travel and travel for national trainings and symposiums is required.
Position:
Judicial Counsel/Judicial Law Clerk
Type of practice: State of Wyoming, Fourth Judicial District
Starting date: Late August 2010
Length of position: One to two years
Job location: Sheridan, WY
Salary: $45,000 annual/starting
Employer: The
Honorable John G. Fenn, State of Wyoming, Fourth Judicial District
Address: Sheridan County Courthouse, 224 S. Main, Ste B11J
City, state, zip: Sheridan, WY 82801
Point of contact: The Honorable John G. Fenn
Phone: 307-674-4478
Fax: 307-674-4470 (OK
to Fax Resume)
E-mail:
jd4@courts.state.wy.us (OK
to E-mail Resume)
Who should
apply? | Recent Graduates | Third Years |
Deadline to apply: October 9, 2009
On-campus Interviews: Yes
Interview date: TBD
Submit the following information: | Resume | Cover Letter | Transcripts | Writing Sample | References |
Other
application materials: (Optional) up to three professional letters of
recommendation; applicant's class rank; law review; or other background
information such as education or work experience.
Position:
Staff Attorney
Type of practice: Free legal services for indigent families and individuals to
include domestic law, consumer rights, housing, Social Security, employment,
Native American Rights, migrant and elder law.
Starting date: Immediately
Length of position: Indefinite
Job location: Casper, WY
Salary: $45,000 to $50,000/year
Employer: Legal
Aid of Wyoming Inc.
Address: 211 W. 19th St., Ste. 300
City, state, zip: Cheyenne, WY 82001
Point of contact: Attorney Search Committee
Phone: (307) 432-0807
Fax: (307) 432-0808 (OK
to Fax Resume)
E-mail:
raymacchia@wyoming.com (OK
to E-mail Resume)
Who should
apply? | Experienced Attorneys | Recent Graduates |
Deadline to apply: Applications considered upon receipt
On-campus Interviews: No
Submit the following information: | Resume | Cover Letter | Writing Sample |
Hiring criteria: Applicants must be strong self-starters that require little to no supervision and clearly demonstrate their commitment to helping poor and disadvantaged people overcome barriers to employment, housing, creditor harassment, access to the courts, income support and medical care. The position entails filing affirmative lawsuits in federal and state courts and therefore requires strong legal writing, research and advocacy skills. Applicants must be licensed in the State of Wyoming to practice law. Spanish speaking applicants are preferred. LAW provides an excellent health, dental and vision plan with generous leave benefits.
Comments: Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.