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ID #21719304
State Wyoming
City Worland
Job type Full-time
Salary USD $3,709 - $4,780 a month 3709 - 4780 a month
Source State of Wyoming
Showed 2021-10-26
Date 2021-10-25
Deadline 2021-12-24
Category Legal/paralegal
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Legal Assistant

Wyoming, Worland, 82401 Worland USA

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of attorneys, the Legal Assistant performs a variety of paralegal tasks that assist attorneys in preparing clients' defense and appeals. Communicates and maintains contact with others within the judicial and corrections systems to maintain attorneys' schedules for necessary appearances and client visits. The Legal Assistant predominately works at a high level, alongside attorneys as a specialist in the legal area.

Human Resource Contact: Nicki 307-777-6219 nicki.reitmeyer@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, 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 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

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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.

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