Legal Assistant

Elevate your legal career and find a healthy work-life balance by joining the Wyoming Office of the Attorney General. We are seeking highly motivated, organized, and professional applicants for a legal assistant/paralegal position with the Personnel Section of the Tort Litigation Division. This position, under the direction and supervision of an attorney, performs a variety of legal assistant tasks.

Responsibilities

Providing support to assigned attorneys in administrative and appellate proceedings concerning various sub-agencies and boards; frequent communication with the client agency and attorneys throughout Wyoming; drafting and editing legal documents and correspondence; maintaining case files and records; assisting with the compilation of records; assistance with case development, investigation, updating clients, scheduling, and coordinating occasional travel; handle a wide array of tasks for multiple attorneys with strict internal and external deadlines; Manage case information, including organizing evidence, exhibits, case files and discovery; Drafting, revising, proofreading, and editing legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, and other court documents; Case opening and closing; Manage court filings and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines, including calendaring; Legal research as requested by the attorneys; Assisting with the administration of established strategies and goals; Use of proper citation for case law and other authorities as listed in the Bluebook of Citation; Assisting attorneys in preparing for contested case hearings, administrative proceedings, and meetings; Compiling information necessary for reports and case development; Consistently demonstrating analytical ability, administrative skills, ingenuity, and independent judgment

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies); 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support Specialist; OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support Specialist; OR National Association of Legal Assistants certificate as a CLA or ALS (Certified Legal Assistant) or CP (Certified Paralegal) or National Federation of Paralegal Association PACE Registered Paralegal; Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures; Knowledge of the use of legal reference material and legal research; Knowledge of government and legislative processes; Knowledge of applicable Wyoming Statutes and agency mission goals, policies, and procedures; Reading, analyzing, and organizing moderately complex legal material including court cases, opinions, and orders; Ability to reason logically, analyze situations accurately, and recommend an effective course of action; Ability to multitask efficiently, accurately, independently, and in a timely manner with minimal supervision; Ability to anticipate, plan for, and meet case deadlines; Ability to work and communicate cooperatively with all levels of government personnel and the general public; Successful applicants are required to pass a background investigation

Nice to have

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies; paralegal certificate; equivalent prior paralegal work experience

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities