WJB-0724 Law Clerk/Staff Attorney Sixth Judicial District Court

Salary: $76,636.00 - $116,000.00 Annually
Location : Gillette, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 0724
Department: Wyoming Judicial Branch
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: WJB

Description and Functions

Law Clerk/Staff Attorney - Sixth Judicial District Court - Gillette
Open Until Filled
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Please Follow The Directions In The "How To Apply" Section At The Bottom Of This Job Description.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Sixth Judicial District Court, serving Campbell, Crook, and Weston Counties, Wyoming, seeks to hire a Law Clerk/Staff Attorney to support the work of Judge Michael McGrady. This position will attend hearings and jury trials, conduct professional legal research, and provide critical support to Judge McGrady. In addition, this position will work with Judge McGrady to draft memoranda, opinions, jury instructions, and orders. The Law Clerk/Staff Attorney is a critical contributor to the efficient, proper, and professional functioning of the court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES: This position supports the judge in the court's decision-making process by ensuring the judge has the information needed to make fair decisions based on the facts presented in each case. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the judge.
Job duties include the following:

• Review, search, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
• Extensive legal research of the law into issues arising during hearings and trials.
• Research and construct 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, assist with trial questions from counsel, ensure the courtroom is ready for trial, and ensure computer equipment is functioning properly.
• Track the docket, including new and pending cases and 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, the University of Wyoming Law School, and other stakeholders.
• Expected to perform such other duties as may be necessary, assigned, and/or directed.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with work experience as a law clerk or practicing attorney.
KNOWLEDGE:
This position requires an ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people at all knowledge levels.
• Research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
• Be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Provide analytical assessments and use effective problem-solving techniques.
• Provide objective guidance based on case law and statutory analysis and construction.
• Present research and articulate legal conclusions.
• Represent the court in a respectful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Travel, including overnight stays.

This position requires skills in:

• Organization and attention to detail.
• Time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Legal research and writing.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Assessing, evaluating, prioritizing, and handling multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Listening and being open to different ideas and opinions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relations with peers and others having any interactions with the Court.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

This position involves knowledge of:

• Wyoming statutes, court rules, policies, and procedures.
• General law, state law, established precedents, and sources of legal reference.
• Application of legal principles and legal analysis.
• Legal terminology and concepts.
• Principles and protocols for managing official documents and records.
• Westlaw and court case management systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school.

• Be admitted to practice law in Wyoming within one year of appointment.

Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting. The applicant must have the ability to:
  
  • Use standard office equipment.
  • Sit at a desk or stand for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
  • Stand and/or walk occasionally to frequently.
  • Read printed materials and computer screens.
  • Communicate in person, by e-mail, video, or over the phone.
  • Travel.

NOTES:

• Employment is "AT WILL."
• FLSA: Exempt.
• The Sixth Judicial District Court is an independent State Agency under the Wyoming Judicial Branch and a State of Wyoming employer.
• This position is a State of Wyoming employee. In addition to an annual salary, employees of the Wyoming Judicial Branch receive a generous benefits package to include the State of Wyoming retirement pension plan and 457 Deferred Comp plan; affordable health insurance package including health, dental, life, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance, ambulance coverage, and Employee Assistance Program; paid annual, sick and holiday leave, and much more.

Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must visit and create an account on the careers page on the Wyoming Judicial Branch website for consideration. Once an account is created applicants may apply to the open vacancies listed. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to your Wyoming Judicial Branch application.
Veterans: If you are a United States Armed Forces veteran, or the spouse of a veteran who was married to that veteran at the time of that person's death and receives survivor benefits, to receive veteran's preference under Wyo. Stat. Section 19-14-102, you must complete the Veteran's Preference section of the Wyoming Judicial Branch At-Will Employment Application and attach Form DD214 to the application.