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Copenhaver, Kath, Kitchen & Kolpitcke, LLC, a Powell, Wyoming, law firm is seeking an attorney, preferably with at least three years of experience. We have a general civil practice which includes litigation, administrative, school and municipal law, estate planning, estates and probate. Great opportunity for an attorney to grow into a well-established firm with strong client base.

Please send resume (including references), cover letter and a writing sample to Tracy Copenhaver via email: tracy@ckattorneys.net.

The Federal Public Defender for the Districts of Colorado and Wyoming seeks a superior trial attorney to join our office. The Office of the Federal Public Defender operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act (18 U.S.C. § 3006A) to represent individuals who are unable to afford counsel and prosecuted in our federal courts.

Job Description: This is a full-time position, stationed in our office in Casper, Wyoming. The Assistant Federal Public Defender provides zealous, professional legal representation at court hearings, covering initial appearances and subsequent stages of federal criminal proceedings, primarily on the Casper docket. Duties include the investigation and defense of complex and diverse federal cases, comprehensive legal research, extensive motions practice, and frequent courtroom litigation. The AFPD assigned to Casper will be supported by colleagues in the Cheyenne and Denver FPD offices.

Applicants must be 1) a graduate of an accredited law school; 2) licensed by the highest court of a state, federal territory, or the District of Columbia; 3) a member in good standing in all courts where admitted to practice; and 4) a United States citizen, or a person authorized to work in the United States and receive compensation from this agency. Employment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation, including an FBI name and fingerprint check and an IRS tax check. Defender attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.

The successful applicant will have at least five years of substantial experience in criminal defense. Substantial experience includes primary responsibility for jury trials in felony cases, previous work with scientific expert witnesses (including challenges and examinations), dispositive motions practice, sentencing mitigation, and management of voluminous discovery. A strong and established work ethic, a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense, a team-oriented professional demeanor, and a reputation for personal integrity are essential. Superior research and writing and oral advocacy skills are required. Extensive driving, largely within the District of Wyoming between Casper and remote detention facilities is required. Proficiency in Spanish is useful but not required.

Salary and Benefits: This is an “Excepted Appointment” full-time position with federal benefits and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by direct deposit.

Apply via email by submitting a letter of interest, resume, and a writing sample that is your own work. No phone calls please.

Applications should be sent to: Kim W. Bechard, Administrative Officer, at employment@cofpd.org .

At least one interview will be conducted in person. Cost of travel is incurred by the applicant. All positions are subject to the availability of funds. Reposted May 22, 2020—open until filled. The Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer.

The Town’s services include fire protection, municipal court, public services, recreational facilities, business licenses, zoning and planning, building inspections, and general municipal administration.

Also referred to as the Town Attorney, serves at the pleasure of Town Council and is responsible to Town Council.

Serves as General Counsel for the Town.

Provides legal opinions and serves as a legal advisor to Town Council.

Represents the Town in civil actions initiated by the Town or in those actions initiated against the Town.

Attends all Town Council meetings and serves as parliamentarian.

Performs legal research, interprets laws and rulings, and provides analysis and fact gathering related to various issues to provide legal advice and direction to Town Council.

Informs Town Council, the Town, and various department officials of new and pertinent legislation that could affect the governmental or administrative processes.

Experience in municipal law.

Must be a member in good standing of the State of Wyoming Bar and licensed to practice law by the Wyoming Supreme Court.

Please submit a professional portfolio to the Town of Bar Nunn by June 30, 2020

Email: townofbarnunn@townofbarnunn.com

Mail: Town of Bar Nunn, 4820 N Wardwell Industrial Ave., Bar Nunn WY 82601

307-237-7269

The Wyoming State Bar, which administers regulatory aspects of the practice of law in addition to other legal services-related functions, is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant/Receptionist for an eight-person office.

• Greets guests in person or on the phone; answers and directs inquiries

• Manages and maintains all Wyoming lawyer files (approximately 3,200)

• Heavy data entry and scanning/filing of new member files, address changes and management of annual license fees

• Twice daily mail run

• Sorts and distributes all packages and mail from USPS, Interoffice, UPS and FedEx

• Processes credit cards and makes bank deposits

• Prepares financial, membership and other data reports

• Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director and other staff

• Handles conference registration and travel logistics for staff and volunteer Board members

• Data entry for several Bar-sponsored events

• Ensures operation of equipment and handles all troubleshooting and repair issues

• Maintains office supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipates needed supplies; places orders for supplies and travels if necessary

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other tasks as assigned

• Excellent customer service skills

• Great phone etiquette

• Administrative writing skills

• Managing multi-line phone system

• Supply management

• Scheduling

• Microsoft Office skills

• Adobe InDesign skills helpful but not necessary

• Great organizational skills and ability to multi-task

• Time management skills

• Equipment maintenance

• Travel/Meeting logistics

• Good verbal communication skills

• Teamwork

$30,000 - $32,500 but negotiable based upon experience.

Great benefits include employer-paid health insurance (including dental and vision), participation in the Wyoming State Retirement System (employer contribution), paid annual leave, and paid sick leave. Optional benefits include life insurance and Wyoming Deferred Compensation.

Interested applicants should hand-deliver a letter of interest and resume to the Wyoming State Bar, 4124 Laramie Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001. Those applicants who are not Cheyenne residents should submit a letter of interest and resume by e-mail to Sharon Wilkinson, Executive Director, at swilkinson@wyomingbar.org. Open until filled.

The Wyoming State Bar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Olsen Legal Group is a thriving and growing law firm operating in downtown Cheyenne. Our practice includes four full time attorneys working in the areas of family law, real estate, criminal defense, bankruptcy, business law, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation. OLG is always growing. We are searching for a paralegal to join our litigation team. Litigation experience is a major plus. However, the successful candidate will also work in our estates/probates and legal transaction section.

The successful candidate will provide direct support to our attorneys in preparing pleadings for court, orders, discovery, and basic legal correspondence. The successful candidate will also assist with attorney calendars, organizing files, preparing for hearings, mediation, and trials.

Excellent verbal and written communication is a must. The successful candidate will be required to present well to clients and third parties in a professional manner and setting, especially under stress. Ability to multitask, keep self and others organized, and navigate busy and complex environments is essential.

 

Prepare pleadings, legal correspondence, motions, wills, trusts, deeds, contracts, powers of attorney, affidavits, memorandum, orders, and other legal documents as directed by attorneys.

Meet (phone, in person, and virtually) with clients, attorneys, and third parties as needed.

File court documents and organize service of documents.

Maintain client files, keep open and constant communication with clients and opposing parties, track, and document case/file status on a weekly basis, and provide support to attorneys as directed and needed.

 

Minimum of two (2) years of law office, legal assistant, paralegal experience required.

Exceptional organizational skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage deadlines and time sensitive matters.

Knowledge of court rules and procedures.

Proficient with Word, Excel, Google Cloud, and Gmail.

Knowledge and proficiency in legal software applications such as Clio and WealthCounsel

Familiarity with office equipment, including computing devices, phones, printers, scanners, etc.

 

Salary is TBD, but is highly competitive.

Semi-annual and annual performance bonuses.

401(k) with Safe Harbor Match.

Employer paid legal CLE.

Employer paid membership in professional associations and organizations.

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to the Managing Partner: Jared Olsen, jared@olsenlegalgroup.com

The Advocates is a personal injury law firm that has been helping people who have been injured in an accident for over 25 years. The company is currently growing at a very fast pace and is looking for a full-time Attorney in the Casper, WY office. Alongside growth of the company, individuals will have opportunities for learning and advancement. We promote flexibility and change in order to find the best fit for an individual. We set goals to encourage each employee to become a better professional in the workplace and strive to enable each other to reach shared goals. The Advocates was recently featured on Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies.

• Interact with clients via phone, email and direct face to face

• Offer legal advice to potential clients and maintain Advocates brand

• Negotiate with insurance adjusters to get top value for client cases

• Build clientele through referral systems and work as lead attorney on own caseload

• Be a face of the Advocates by promoting the company through your actions

• Leadership to oversee and manage your own caseload is expected

• Uphold office operating systems and communicate within the set pathways of our legal software

• Exercise thorough communication updating the staff of case changes, and taking care to track actions within a case

• Participate in firm meetings and events that concern team coordinators and other staff to ensure smooth operations and teamwork

• Must be familiar with statutes and maintain careful tracking to ensure we always adhere to them

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university

• Licensed to practice in the state of Wyoming

• 401K Benefits

• PTO

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

Please send your resume to DeeDee Fox: dfox@advocates.com

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in central western Colorado, Gunnison County, (pop. 17,200), is known for its stunningly beautiful landscapes and amazing outdoor recreational opportunities. Surrounded by the 1.6 million-acre Gunnison National Forest, Gunnison County is considered the “unspoiled heart of Colorado." Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place and strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character.

The County Attorney's Office provides legal counsel to the Board of County Commissioners of Gunnison County, all elected Gunnison County officials, and all Gunnison County departments. In addition, the County Attorney’s Office also represents various county boards and commissions, such as the Board of Adjustments, Board of Appeals, Environmental Health Board, Gunnison/Hinsdale Board of Human Services, Planning Commission, and Weed Commission. The County Attorney reports directly to the three-person Board of County Commissioners with no intervening supervision. The Deputy Attorney – through the County Attorney – reports directly to the Board. The Attorney's Office is a very stable organization with a governance philosophy in which there is high value placed on accurate, complete, and neutral legal counsel. The Gunnison County Attorney’s Office maintains 5 FTE’s and operates on a 2020 net cost of $607,520. The current County Attorney will retire at the end of 2020, and the current Deputy County Attorney will become the County Attorney in January of 2021.

The Deputy County Attorney works under the direct supervision of the County Attorney and under the policy direction of the Board of County Commissioners. The Deputy County Attorney must have the education, experience, and demonstrated ability to immediately assume primary responsibility for the litigation and transactional matters handled by the Office, such as child welfare, child support enforcement, land use permitting and enforcement, property tax appeals, employment matters, building code enforcement, and contract negotiations and drafting.

A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with five to seven years of increasingly responsible professional experience in county, municipal or other government law. Any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities will be considered. Membership in good standing with the Colorado Bar is required, or the ability to obtain Colorado Bar admission within six months of hire.

For a complete position profile/full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/, click on "Open Recruitments" and then click the position title. To apply, click on "Apply Online" and follow the directions provided. For questions, call 206-368-0050. Gunnison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: August 23, 2020 (open until filled).

Seeking motivated individual to join growing law firm. Our practice includes family law, criminal defense, business law, appeals, and civil litigation. Job duties include drafting pleadings, legal correspondence, discovery, client meetings, administrative tasks, billing, trial preparation, attendance, deposition preparation, calendar maintenance, and other legal tasks. Must be proficient with Word, Excel, Google Cloud, and Gmail. Preference given to certified paralegal and experience in our practice areas.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Ryan@wrightslawfirm.com

Howdy! Our fast-growing Casper-based law firm group wants to add a top-notch trial lawyer who wants a rewarding, long-term opportunity. We are primarily looking for a lawyer to handle criminal defense and personal injury cases. We intend to add family law in the near future if that is something you're interested in.

WHO IS THE AWESOME TRIAL LAWYER WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

• Are you invigorated by the thought of building a plane while it is flying?

• Are you energized by a fast-paced, rapid-changing work environment?

• Are you a wizard at wearing managing many moving pieces?

• Are you able to be flexible and roll with the unexpected?

• Are you motivated by demanding but rewarding work?

• Are you comfortable with high but reasonable expectations?

• Are you consistently able to follow complex, detailed instructions and assignments?

• Are you top-notch at managing and completing many simultaneous deadlines?

• Are you inspired to learn and creatively solve problems you don’t understand?

• Are you eager to ask for help or clarification so you can achieve big results?

• Are you skilled at professional, persistent confrontation?

If you answered yes to these questions, you’re in the right place. Keep reading!

WHO DO WE WANT TO AVOID? (Please DO NOT apply for this position if the following are true):

• You are terrified at the thought of building the plane while it is flying

• You are energized by the thought of a stable, static, and repetitive, work environment

• You prefer to work on one task or type of task at a time

• You get derailed by unexpected events or unmet expectations

• You are stressed out by high expectations or demanding work

• You get overwhelmed by complex, detailed instructions

• You function best with flexible or minimal deadlines

• You are intimidated by what you don’t understand

• You are too proud or embarrassed to ask for help or explanations

• You cringe or feel super uncomfortable with confrontation or conflict

If these things describe you, please stop reading. This does not make you a bad person or a bad employee, but it does mean you will not be happy here. We promise. And we want both of us to be happy. We wish you all the best in finding a different environment where you can really soar!

If after thoroughly reading this brief invitation you think we would be a good fit for each other and want to learn more about this position, our firm, and the specific experience, qualifications, traits, and personality we’re looking for, please email a .pdf resume to info@platteriverlaw.com with your first and last name in caps, spelled backwards, followed by the phrase “is ready for this team!” in lowercase. For example, if your name is Jane Doe, the subject line of your email should read exactly as follows:

ENAJ EOD is ready for this team!

In the body of your email please also provide your cell phone number and the following dates:

First possible start date

Ideal start date

Latest possible start date

If you successfully manage these steps and are qualified, we will reply by email with what is likely one of the longest, most honest, and detailed job descriptions you will ever see. We take this approach so you don’t waste your time interviewing and applying for a career opportunity you don’t really want. Again, you do not want that and neither does the amazing team we already have in place. We’re excited to hear from you and wish you all the best in the process!

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives

The Gift Planning coordinator reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Development and provides administrative, operational, and programmatic support for the gift planning office at the UW Foundation. The Gift Planning Coordinator is an approachable, professional, versatile, and diplomatic liaison to the gift planning office and broad audience including UW and Foundation leadership, legal professionals, development staff, donors, alumni, and other constituents.

Assists with the administration of outright gifts and unrealized and realized planned gifts.

Coordinates the estate tracking processes, including preparing letters and other correspondence for sophisticated audiences; requesting information and following up as necessary; updating CRM Advance database and internal tracking systems; and liaising with various UW Foundation offices including gift intake, gift processing, financial services and accounting, investment, information services, and development professionals.

Tracks and oversees the gift planning office’s expectancy lists & donor files, maintaining a record and timeline of receipt of notice, contact points, estimated realization amount and timetable, and next steps.

Coordinates newly documented planned gifts including monitoring chain of custody, encourages progress through processes, coding/data entry, and monitoring periodic gift and donor reports.

Collaborates with UWF Marketing team to coordinate and execute gift planning marketing and communications and to work with external marketing vendors.

Partners with the UW Foundation Stewardship employees to execute stewardship activities for planned gift donors.

Assists the Associate Vice President for Development and gift agreement review team with maintaining gift templates, coordinates gift review process and communication, drafts agreements from templates, and provides attention to detail in this process.

Supports the gift planning office with scheduling, travel arrangements, development correspondence, acknowledgments, proposals and other written materials.

Organizes the gift planning office’s expense reports.

Maintains and updates gift planning electronic and web based files, including documents, templates, and resources on WyoWeb.

Serves as a liaison to UW Foundation’s life income gift vendor, including providing donor information updates; coordinating the process to create new life income gifts; and assisting with the termination of life income gifts.

Assists with special projects as needed. Such projects may include special stewardship mailings and follow-up; drafting and/or revising gift planning templates, forms, and resources; scheduling and compiling materials for trainings, etc.

Other related duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Quality Orientation

Analysis/Problem Identification

Adaptability

Education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experienceExperience: 2 years work experience as outlined below

Required licensure, certificatin, registration or other requirements:

Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy found at: https://www.uwyo.edu/risk/_files/docs/offical-vehicle-policy.pdf

Excellent skills and professional use of office management software programs including Outlook, Excel and Word

Excellent and proven written communication skills in a professional setting.

Experience providing administrative support to upper level professionals

Proven work experience with tasks that require attention to detail

A complete application as described below in the Required Materials Section.

5 or more years’ experience supporting an upper level management position

2 or more years’ experience in the legal, accounting or wealth management fields

Experience in the nonprofit sector, specifically in the gift planning field

Passion for the mission of the University of Wyoming

Proven work experience in a position that requires the ability to monitor and manage multiple and sometimes conflicting assignments and priorities

Excellent and proven verbal communication skills in a professional setting.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

Primary Location: US-WY-Laramie

Job: Staff

Posted Salary Range From: 45936

Posted Salary Range To: 50,940

Shift: Day Job

Hiring Manager:Mary L. Ivanoff

Unposting Date: Jul 30, 2020, 11:59:00 PM

Click here to apply.

Reporting to the County Attorney, this position performs a variety of technical duties in support of the County's legal department; serves as Deputy to the County Attorney in providing general legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administration and for all other County Boards, Commissioner, Committees, and agencies of the County.

The qualified candidate will have a Juris Doctorate's Degree, be at least 18 years of age, be licensed by the Wyoming State Bar and have a valid, unencumbered Wyoming Drivers' License and be insurable with Natrona County.

Salary is $50,000 - $60,000, depending on experience.

Please apply on the Natrona County website at http://www.natronacounty-wy.gov/355/Employment