Legal Assistant

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The Natrona County District Attorney's Office is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join the Felony Unit. This position plays a critical role in supporting the unit's attorneys and ensuring the seamless processing of legal documentation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can handle a high volume of paperwork with accuracy, and is committed to upholding the standards of professionalism required in legal proceedings.

Working for more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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• 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, and attorneys.
• 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.

The successful candidate will be able to work in a team environment. They must have good organizational skills and keep up with their day-to-day workload.

• 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.

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

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

• This job requires a lot of sitting, typing, and phone communication.

• FLSA:
  Non-exempt

157-Natrona County District Attorney's Office

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