WJB-0716 Law Clerk/Staff Attorney - Ninth Judicial District Court

About the role

The Ninth Judicial District Court, Sublette County, Wyoming, seeks to hire a Law Clerk/Staff Attorney to support the work of Judge Katharine McKay. This at-will position is full-time, and remote work arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Makes, preserves, transcribes, and delivers the verbatim record of proceedings for criminal, civil, juvenile, probate, and other cases.
• Extensive legal research of the law into issues arising through motions, during hearings, and trials.
• Research and draft legal memoranda, statements of issues involved, opinions, and judgments for review by the judge.
• Observe judicial proceedings; attend court sessions to hear oral arguments, record necessary case information, and maintain notes attendant to court proceedings.
• Prepare jury instructions and verdict forms, ensure the courtroom is ready for trial, coordinate with the clerk of court, and ensure courtroom technology and equipment are functioning properly.
• Track the docket, including substantive motions, upcoming trials, and pending appeals.
• Compile references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
• Confer with the judge concerning legal questions, construction of documents, factual issues, and orders.
• Attend conferences with litigants, attorneys, and the judge; may conduct scheduling conferences for civil matters.
• Act as a liaison between the District Court and attorneys, the public, the clerk’s office, and other stakeholders.
• Perform such other duties as may be necessary, assigned, and/or directed.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience as a staff attorney or practicing attorney is preferred.
• Knowledge of Wyoming statutes, court rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Organize work priorities.
• Assist the judge in tracking and prioritizing pending matters.
• Research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
• Be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Provide objective guidance based on case law, statutory analysis, and construction.
• Present research and articulate legal conclusions.
• Represent the court in a respectful and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Travel, including rare overnight stays.
• Maintain strict ethical standards and confidentiality in accordance with the Code of Judicial Conduct and Wyoming Rules of Professional Responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• State of Wyoming retirement pension.
• A 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• An affordable health insurance package that includes health, dental, life, vision, disability insurance, ambulance coverage, pet insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Well-deserved paid time off to recharge and enjoy life outside the courtroom.

Pay

Your salary will be determined based on your valuable work experience as an attorney, recognizing your expertise and contributions to the legal field. The hiring range is $85,000 – 116,000 annually for attorneys with less than 5 years of experience, 5-9 years of experience, and 10 or more years of experience respectively.

Schedule

This position is full-time and remote work arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.