Deputy County and Prosecuting Attorney

About the job

The Albany County Attorney’s Office is seeking a Deputy County and Prosecuting Attorney. The Deputy County Attorney will be responsible for prosecuting criminal cases, although may be reassigned as requested by the County Attorney. The duties of a deputy county attorney may include the following:

• Preparing and trying cases involving misdemeanor crimes;

• Reviewing criminal investigations and evaluating criminal cases for appropriate charges, plea dispositions, and likelihood of success at trial;

• Collaborating with law enforcement agencies to provide assistance with warrant reviews and legal questions;

• Analyzing cases, reviewing discovery, and litigating legal issues, including both oral and written advocacy;

• Serving as an on-call attorney in a rotation with the other deputy county attorneys;

• Regularly appear in court daily for arraignments, motion hearings, bench trials, and other court hearings;

• Performing related work as requested or required;

• Possibility of being reassigned in emergency situations.

Qualifications Required:

• Requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission into the Wyoming State Bar, in good standing;

• Prior courtroom experience preferred;

• Interest or experience in domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases preferred;

• Knowledge of trial and hearing procedure and rules of evidence – must have the ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in both written and oral form;

• Ability to manage a caseload and respond quickly to changing priorities and situations;

• Availability to be on call in a rotation with the other deputy county attorneys, approximately once every four weeks;

• Complete background check, if requested.