Legislative Attorney

• Drafting legislation and performing research for legislative committees and individual legislators;
• Staffing the Senate or the House of Representatives during legislative sessions. Duties include providing guidance on pending legislation, preparing amendments to legislation, and advising on procedural rules and legal questions.
• Attending and staffing legislative interim committee meetings. Duties include drafting committee legislation, presenting draft legislation and research, advising committees on procedural rules and legal questions, preparing (and reviewing) committee meeting summaries/minutes, and meeting setup and teardown.
• Developing subject-matter expertise on issues within a legislative committee's jurisdiction;
• Communicating and interacting with legislators, committee chairmen, representatives of federal, state, and local governments, community stakeholders, and lobbyists to develop legislation and to facilitate legislative projects;
• Coordinating and leading teams of LSO professionals;
• Reviewing agency administrative rules;
• Drafting summaries of enacted legislation;
• Traveling within Wyoming to complete legislative business, especially interim committee meetings;
• Completing special projects and other assigned tasks

Qualifications

Necessary Special Requirements

POSITION DETAILS:

• Salary: Negotiable based on experience. Salaries are targeted to be commensurate with or greater than equivalent position classifications in the State of Wyoming. Specific position classifications and salaries are determined by the LSO Director based upon an applicant's qualifications and experience.
• LSO employees receive a full range of non-salary benefits, including health insurance, participation in a defined benefit retirement plan (pension) through the Wyoming Retirement System, paid annual and sick leave, and a number of in-office, non-salary benefits. Benefits and leave accruals transfer within State of Wyoming government jobs.
• All employment with the Wyoming Legislature is at will.
• Work Environment: This position is performed in an office environment with prolonged periods of working at a desk and on a computer. An employee is regularly required to talk and hear, lift, and carry objects such as document boxes and other equipment, utilize standard office equipment, and travel within Wyoming, including overnight and weekend trips. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY:
Send the following information: 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume, 3) a recent writing sample without outside edits, 4) a list of at least three references, 5) salary requirements, and 6) grade transcripts from law school and other post-secondary education. One of the following methods can be used for delivery:
Email (in PDF or Microsoft Word) to:ian.shaw@wyoleg.gov
Mail: Ian Shaw, Legal Division Administrator
Wyoming Legislative Service Office, Rm E201
200 W. 24th Street
State Capitol Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Application Closing Date: Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. LSO is seeking to fill this position immediately.
Veterans: If you are a United States Armed Forces veteran, or the spouse of a veteran who was married to that veteran at the time of that person's death and receive survivor benefits, to receive veteran's preference under Wyo. Stat. Section 19-14-102, you must attach a written request for preference and a Form DD214 with your cover letter.
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
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