Practicing Attorney 2026-01617

About the role

The Natrona County District Attorney's Office in Casper, Wyoming, is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Assistant District Attorney to join its prosecution team. This position plays a critical role in protecting public safety and upholding justice by prosecuting felony-level criminal offenses throughout Natrona County.

Responsibilities

• Initiates prosecution of individuals for felony cases.
• Reviews investigative reports and works with law enforcement officers and agencies to ensure that all offense elements have been investigated and that the defendant's rights are not violated.
• Represents the State of Wyoming in jury trials and bench trials.
• Confers and negotiates with defense attorneys on pending cases, using communication and persuasive skills to resolve the case.
• Meets with crime victims through the Victim/Witness Coordinator assigned to the case and ensures their rights are observed and they have an opportunity to participate in the criminal justice system.
• Handles core assignments: rule-making, contracts, document review, client counseling, legal research, opinion writing, appellate briefs, pre-trial assignments (dispositive motions, discovery), trial assignments (preparing witnesses, exhibits, assisting in developing & executing strategy, contested cases), oral arguments, settlements.
• Handles various moderate to serious legal matters and can resolve moderate cases with general supervision; assists in preparing more complex legal matters.

Qualifications

• PREFERENCES: Seeking an attorney with 2-8 years of experience and familiarity with the Wyoming criminal justice system.
• KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of criminal laws and jury instructions.
• SKILLS: Skill in organization and effective use of available time and resources; skill in communication, using oratorical and persuasive speech on diverse subjects; skill in leadership and decision-making; skill in the allocation of materials and personnel on a priority basis; skill in teamwork to be utilized with law enforcement, court personnel, and other community agencies and representatives.
• EDUCATION: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctorate; Experience 2-8 years of relevant legal experience; Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: License to practice law in Wyoming.

Benefits

This position offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays, retirement - Pension and 457B plans, flexible schedules and work-life balance options, and much more!

Pay

Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience.

Schedule

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Human Resource Contact

Samantha Drew / samantha.drew2@wyo.gov / 307-777-7667

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming

Employees Enjoy Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family; Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts; Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security; Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans; Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement; Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts; Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health; Know your full value. Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Additional Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm