Legal Assistant 2024-02587
$51,542 - $57,262/Yr
State of Wyoming - Cheyenne, WY
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Cheyenne, WY
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The Legal Assistant position at the State of Wyoming is designed to support public defender attorneys in managing legal cases effectively. The role involves performing various legal assistant and paralegal duties, serving as the first point of contact for clients, and handling a range of clerical tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the Office of State Public Defender.
Responsibilities
- Answer multi-line phones and direct line from the jail, managing high call volume.
- Take incoming calls from public defender clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
- Make appointments for attorneys and take messages for attorney phone calls.
- Transfer calls to attorneys and check voicemail for messages.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies/Paralegal or related field.
- 0-1 year of progressive work experience in Legal Studies/Paralegal, or 3-4 years of relevant experience in lieu of education.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a law office or court setting.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
