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- Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant. In this essential role, you'll be the first point of contact for clients and attorneys, providing vital support to public defenders as they work to ensure fair legal outcomes. Your responsibilities will include answering phones, scheduling hearings and appointments, and assisting with a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You'll play a key role in helping the Office of the State Public Defender operate smoothly while contributing to the pursuit of justice. If you're organized, compassionate, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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.- Answering the multi-line phones and a direct line from the jail (high call volume); taking incoming calls from public defender clients, attorneys, and court personnel. Making appointments via phone calls for attorneys and taking messages for attorney phone calls. Transfer calls to attorneys, and check voicemail for messages for attorneys and other public defender personnel.
- Prepare inner-office court schedules and set appointments for clients to meet with attorneys.
- Schedule and track deadlines to move cases forward and meet procedural requirements.
- Oversee and coordinate document production, including court filings and distribution of court documents.
- Assist legal assistants when necessary.
- Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants who have experience in a law office or court.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures
- Knowledge of state and federal court policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes and Agency mission goals, policies, and procedures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Bachelor's Degree (Typically in Legal Studies/Paralegal)Experience:0-1 year of progressive work experience in (Legal Studies/Paralegal/Secretarial/Reception)OREducation & Experience Substitution:1-3 years of progressive work experience in (Legal Studies/Paralegal/Secretarial/Reception)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
- Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Minimum travel required.
- Must be able to lift approximately 30 pounds.
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Supplemental Information
008-Office of State 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.
- $4,294.67 - $4,771.86/month
