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Legal Assistant 2025-00467

Salary

$4,701.84 - $5,224.28 Monthly

Location

Rock Springs, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-00467

Department

Public Defender

Division

Public Defender

Opening Date

02/19/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

BALG08

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

As aLegal Assistantworking in a legal setting, the primary responsibility is supporting attorneys with various legal tasks. AsParalegal Support:The Legal Assistant handles paralegal tasks, which could include preparing legal documents, organizing evidence, and researching case law.Communication with Judicial Systems:The Legal Assistant manages schedules for attorneys by coordinating necessary appearances, court dates, and client visits. This might involve liaising with court officials, corrections facilities, and other legal entities to ensure smooth operations.Specialized Legal Support:The position involves high-level work, suggesting that the Legal Assistant is expected to be knowledgeable and skilled in legal procedures, likely specializing in certain areas of law to directly support attorneys.

Rock Springs is the 5th largest city in Wyoming and is known for outdoor activities such as fishing, biking, hiking, and golfing as well as activities at the nearby Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The city celebrates “International Day” each summer with a festival where the foods, costumes, and traditions of the town's ancestors are recreated. Rock Springs is home to Western Wyoming Community College and Wyoming’s Big Show Carnival. All this while enjoying no state income tax!

Human Resource Contact: Samantha Drew / 307-777-7667 / samantha.drew2@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Consistently demonstrates analytical ability, administrative skills, ingenuity, and independent judgment in their area.

• Responsible for the organization of files and related paperwork.

• Answers phones, directs calls, and takes messages.

• Opens and closes files (opening motions, file creation, letter to client, etc.).

• Coordinates calendars with attorneys, courts, and clients.

• Responsible for calendaring court dates and mailing client notice of the court

• Sends letters to clients with court dates, court documents, etc.

• First point of contact for clients both in person and on the telephone.

• Assists attorneys in drafting pleadings and motions.

• Functions as a liaison between the attorneys, courts, clients, witnesses, and others.

• Schedules and tracks deadlines to move cases forward and meet procedural requirements.

• Enters pertinent data into designated computer systems/software programs, reviews, and verifies data.

• Performs trial/court preparation work, and may assist in the trial.

• Oversees and coordinates document production; compiles information necessary for reports and case development.

• Prepares written and verbal correspondence with involved parties and attorneys.

• Assists in the direction of workflow to others.

• May conduct legal research as time allows and attorney requires.

• Provides case management of discovery documents for disbursement.

• Assists attorneys in drafting complex pleadings and discovery.

• Serves as a key component at trial.

• Gathers information by asking questions or determining sources for information to assist the public, law enforcement, and attorneys accurately.

• Conducts legal research.

• Processes subpoenas for law enforcement and witnesses.

• Identifies appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other relevant materials to assigned cases.

• Verifies the accuracy of cited cases.

• Perform legal research using traditional and computer databases to retrieve, organize, index, and cross-reference legal materials.

• Interviews witnesses.

• Researches documents.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those with a Certificate or a 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:

• Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures.

• Knowledge of administrative law, terminology, principles, and procedures.

• Knowledge of the use of legal reference material and legal research.

• Knowledge of state and federal court policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of government and legislative processes.

• Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes and agency mission goals, policies, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Paralegal /Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support Specialist

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Paralegal /Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support Specialist

OR

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

008-Public Defender - Administration

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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