Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence.
In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner.
The District of Wyoming encompasses a large and diverse geographical area of 97,914 square miles and a relatively small population of approximately 588,283. The United States Attorney’s Office employs 16 Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs), 12 in the Criminal Division and 4 in the Civil Division. More information on the District of Wyoming can be found at http://www.justice.gov/usao/wy/
The City of Cheyenne is Wyoming's capital and most populous city, and it is the county seat of Laramie County. Cheyenne is at the crossroads of I-80 and I-25 and is only 90 minutes north of Denver and Denver International Airport, which serves as a major hub for several airlines. With a population of approximately 62,000, Cheyenne is the northern anchor city of the vibrant Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains. Wyoming offers a relaxed lifestyle, no personal income taxes, low sales tax, and reasonable property taxes. It offers extensive outdoor opportunities for skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, and hunting.
Additional information on the State of Wyoming’s outdoor and cultural attractions can be found on the Internet at the following website: http://www.travelwyoming.com
This position is located in the Civil Division in our Cheyenne Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of litigation involving the United States, both affirmative and defensive. Due to the small number of civil AUSAs employed in the District, each civil AUSA may handle a broad range of cases, including those involving torts, bankruptcy, environmental matters, health care fraud, employment discrimination, commercial litigation (including collections), and challenges to federal agency actions, among others.
Due to COVID-19, if selected, you may be expected to telework for an undefined period under the Department’s evacuation authority, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Employees in this status may be notified of a requirement to report in person to the component workplace with an advance notice of not less than 30 days. Prior to a requirement to report to the workplace, employees may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the component’s telework policy.
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least five years of post-J.D. attorney experience. If the successful candidate is not a member of the Wyoming State Bar and is not eligible to become a member of the Bar upon motion or transfer of UBE score, he or she will be expected to favorably complete the Wyoming Bar Examination at the next available opportunity.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should possess superior oral and written communication skills and should demonstrate incisive analytical ability, excellent judgment and effective trial advocacy. Applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies.
United States Citizenship is required.
The application deadline is March 8, 2022. Please provide a detailed resume, list of references, writing sample and cover letter for our consideration. Your resume should clearly indicate periods of employment, with reference to the full date, e.g., June 12, 1997 to May 5, 2002. Your cover letter should: (1) indicate why you are interested in this position; (2) explain the extent to which you are familiar with Cheyenne and the Rocky Mountain Region; (3) summarize your qualifications to serve as a civil Assistant U.S. Attorney; (4) indicate the vacancy announcement number under which you are applying; and, (5) address how you plan to become a member of the Wyoming State Bar if you are not already a member. Please send your application to:
Jonell Christianson, Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming
Post Office Box 668, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003-0668
Applications may also be emailed to USAWY-Humanresources@usdoj.gov
Persons applying by email are responsible for ensuring that email and any attachments are received no later 11:59pm Mountain Time on March 8, 2022. (note: the District of Wyoming cannot be responsible for lost/misrouted/delayed email transmissions.)
No phone calls please.
Hand-carried applications must be received by 5:00 pm, Mountain Time on March 8, 2022. Hand-carried applications must be dropped off at the Cheyenne, Wyoming office, 2120 Capitol Ave, Suite 4002.
This and other attorney vacancy announcements in the Department of Justice can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/lateral-hiring.html
The website for the Wyoming U.S. Attorney’s Office can be located at the following link: http://www.justice.gov/usao/wy/
Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.
All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month time-limited (temporary) basis to provide sufficient time for the background investigation to be completed and adjudicated and for any negative issues to be addressed. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. Candidates should be aware that a probationary period will likely be required.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.