Law Clerk/Staff Attorney - Cheyenne

The Wyoming Supreme Court, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, seeks to hire a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Attorney for the Honorable Bridget Hill. This position involves a variety of complex work duties as a Staff Attorney to support a Supreme Court Justice. As a Staff Attorney, you will get the opportunity to perform professional legal research, writing, prepare memoranda, and applicability of legal authority to support Justice Hill and the work of the Supreme Court of the State of Wyoming.

Responsibilities

The Wyoming Supreme Court is the final arbiter of cases that arise under state law. Its decisions are final except for cases that involve a question of federal law, which can be appealed to the United States Supreme Court. Our offices are in Cheyenne, Wyoming which is home to Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Cheyenne, the capital of Wyoming, is a growing metropolitan area which thrives on its Western heritage.

Salary will be determined based on your valuable work experience as an attorney, recognizing your expertise and contributions to the legal field. In addition to an annual salary, employees of the Wyoming Judicial Branch receive a generous benefits package to include the State of Wyoming retirement pension plan and 457 Deferred Comp plan; affordable health insurance package including health, dental, life, vision, disability insurance, ambulance coverage, and Employee Assistance Program; paid annual, sick and holiday leave, and much more.

Job duties include the following:

• Reviews appeals; prepares predisposition memoranda; reviews parties? statements of relevant facts and applicability of cited legal authority; analyzes legal issues raised by the parties; reviews and digests referring court record on appeal, and researches and analyzes law relevant to issues on appeal.
• Works with the Justice to research, write, and edit opinions, including concurring or dissenting opinions.
• Prepares opinions for issuance, including editing, citation, and record checking.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Observe judicial proceedings.
• Track the appellate docket, to assure decisions are timely.
• Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
• Expected to perform such other duties as may be necessary, assigned, and/or directed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
• Membership in the Wyoming State Bar.

This position requires an ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people at all knowledge levels.
• Research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
• Be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Provide analytical assessments and use effective problem-solving techniques.
• Provide objective guidance based on case law and statutory analysis and construction.
• Present research and articulate legal conclusions.
• Represent the court in a respectful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Travel to include overnight stays.

This position requires skills in:

• Organization and attention to detail.
• Time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Legal research and writing.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Assessing, evaluating, prioritizing, and handling multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Listening and being open to different ideas and opinions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relations with peers and others having any interactions with the Court.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

This position involves knowledge of:

• Wyoming statutes, court rules, policies, and procedures.
• General law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal reference.
• Application of legal principles and legal analysis.
• Legal terminology and concepts.
• Principles and protocols for managing official documents and records.
• Westlaw and court case management systems.

Physical Demands:

This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting. The applicant must have the ability to:

• Use standard office equipment.
• Sit at a desk or stand for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
• Stand and/or walk occasionally to frequently.
• Read printed materials and computer screens.
• Communicate in person, by e-mail, video, or over the phone.
• Travel.