Legal Assistant 2025-01192
Legal Assistant 2025-01192
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02-05-2025
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Job Description
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of attorneys the Legal Assistant performs various paralegal tasks that assist attorneys in preparing clients defenses and appeals. The legal assistant 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 predominantly works at a high level alongside attorneys as a specialist in the legal area.
Human Resource Contact: Samantha Drew //
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that 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 the attorney requires.
- Provides case management of discovery documents for disbursement.
- Assists attorneys in drafting complex pleadings and discovery.
- Serves as akey 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 for assigned cases.
- Verifies the accuracy of cited cases.
- Perform legal research using traditional and computer databases to retrieve organize index and crossreference 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:Bachelors Degree(typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies)Experience:02 years ofprogressive work experience (typically in Paralegal /Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support SpecialistOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:35 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 ParalegalNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- This position takes place in an average work environment.
NOTES:
- FLSA: NonExempt
Supplemental Information
008Public Defender Administration
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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