22 Oct
Legal Assistant
Wyoming, Lander 00000 Lander USA

Vacancy expired!

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs numerous different tasks to provide assistance to the attorneys, courts, and clients in order to achieve smooth case progression as well as perform general office tasks as required.Human Resource Contact: Nicki Reitmeyer 307-777-6219 nicki.reitmeyer@wyo.govESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

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

  • Assists attorneys in drafting complex pleadings and discovery.

  • Functions as the liaison between the attorney, courts, clients, and others including witnesses.

  • Serves as a key component at trial.

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

  • Conducts legal research.

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

  • Provides case management of all discovery documents for disbursement.

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

  • Processes subpoenas for law enforcement and witnesses.

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

  • Verifies the accuracy of cited cases.

  • Prepares deposition summaries from transcripts.

  • Performs trial/court preparation work, but does not appear in court.

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

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

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

  • Conducts factual investigations.

  • Interviews witnesses.

  • Researches documents.

  • Trains and backs up other paralegals and new paralegal positions.

  • Assists in the direction of the workflow to others.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

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

  • Knowledge of administrative law, terminology, principals, 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

ORCertificates, 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

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.

Vacancy expired!


Report job