Legal Staff Paralegal in Cheyenne, WY

Government

Cheyenne, WY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Cheyenne, WY

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant Attorney General School Finance

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in the School Finance Litigation Division in representing the State of Wyoming in school funding matters.
- Provide legal research, draft, revise, proofread, and edit legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
- Maintain case files and records, and assist with discovery processes.
- Assist with case development, investigation, and client contact, and support attorneys at trial.
- Handle various tasks for multiple attorneys, adhering to strict internal and external deadlines.
- Assist in the administration of established strategies and goals.
- Use proper citation for case law and other authorities as listed in the Bluebook of Citation.
- Prepare for hearings, trials, and meetings by compiling necessary information for reports and case development.
- Demonstrate analytical ability, administrative skills, ingenuity, and independent judgment consistently.

Education and Experience Information:
- Preference for candidates with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or equivalent prior paralegal work experience.
- Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, procedures, and the use of legal reference material.
- Understanding of government and legislative processes, Wyoming Statutes, and agency mission goals, policies, and procedures.
- Skills in reading, analyzing, and organizing moderately complex legal material, including court cases and opinions.
- Ability to reason logically, analyze situations accurately, and recommend effective courses of action.
- Ability to multitask efficiently and independently, anticipate, plan for, and meet case deadlines.
- Capability to work and communicate cooperatively with all levels of government personnel and the general public.

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.
- 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.
- 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.

Salary Information:
- - Hourly

Additional Information:
- The position requires desk work.
- The role is non-exempt under FLSA.
- Successful applicants must pass a background investigation.
- Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience.
- The State of Wyoming offers a comprehensive compensation package, including paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement with employer contributions, a Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions, health insurance with employer contribution toward premiums, and various insurance options.
- The employer is the State of Wyoming, and it is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.