Full or Part Time Attorney at Law

Job Title
County Attorney
Location
Campbell County Government, WY
Salary
$84,468.80 - $130,166.40 Annually
Job Description
Represents the State of Wyoming in prosecution cases in District and Circuit Court. May provide civil government legal services to the Campbell County government. Performs a variety of professional duties involved in providing a full range of legal services related to county government operations and/or criminal prosecution. Conducts legal research and prepares resolutions, memoranda, administrative rules and regulations, and other legal documents. May advise County departments, boards, and commissions. Performs work independently and without much oversight or direction from the County Attorney.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Appears before Courts and administrative proceedings to represent the State's and/or County's interest as required. May prosecute or defend assigned suits instituted by or against the County or its officers.
Drafts various legal documents including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, permits, briefs, memoranda, and motions.
May render technical legal advice and opinions to the County Commissioners, boards, commissions, and department staff as required.
Conducts on-going legal research in connection with legal issues pertaining to the County and/or criminal prosecution. Prepares oral and written legal opinions.
Reviews law enforcement reports and prepares charging documents.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law. Attends and participates in staff meetings and related activities. Serves on committees as assigned.
Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:

Juris doctor from an accredited law school
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications:

Class C driver's license
Admitted and licensed to practice in the State of Wyoming
Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties
Knowledge of:

English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Legal terminology and court procedures
Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
Principles and applications of civil, criminal, and administrative law
Judicial procedures, administrative procedures, and rules of evidence
Fundamentals of litigation and alternative dispute resolution procedures including litigation at the trial court level, litigation at the appellate level, advocacy in administrative and executive forums, and proceedings in other dispute/resolution forums
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a county law program
Organization, duties, powers, limitations, and authority of a County government and the County Attorney's Office
Established precedents applicable to County activities
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Skill in:

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Communication, both oral and written
Public speaking
Leadership
Ability to:

Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Conduct legal research
Present statements of law, fact, and argument clearly and logically
Apply the skills and concepts involved in negotiation
Represent the County in a wide variety of civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings
Interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

~ The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

Benefits
We offer a complete benefits package to eligible part-time and full-time employees working 20+ hours/week. Benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, life insurance, supplemental insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work at least 20-39 hours/week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.