Legal Assistant

Cowboy Country Law; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Wyoming is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to manage documents, track deadlines, and support attorneys in high-stakes cases. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, along with 1-2 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive compensation, ranging from $17 to $23 hourly, in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant.
• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the calendar to keep everyone on track.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents.
• First point of contact for clients and courts.
• Triage and file incoming legal documents.
• Run errands to support the legal team.
• Track deadlines and remind team members.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Google Calendar

Education

Associate’s degree or some college

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PDF tools

Job description

Bullies suck. And at Cowboy Country Law, we don’t just fight cases—we fight for people’s lives, freedom, and futures. If you're the kind of legal assistant who gets fired up about being the glue that holds the legal team together—who thrives in high-stakes environments, runs on follow-through, and refuses to miss a deadline—keep reading. This isn’t just another admin job. This is mission-critical support for attorneys going toe-to-toe with the government every single day. We're looking for someone who can juggle a million moving parts, organize chaos into order, and bring a strong dose of poise and professionalism—even when things are on fire. (Which, let’s be honest, they sometimes are.) Responsibilities: This role is all about precision, speed, and hustle. You’ll be right in the thick of the legal fight—managing documents, tracking deadlines, and keeping our attorneys and paralegals armed with what they need to win. What You'll Be Doing: • Own the calendar. From court dates to team meetings, you’ll keep everything on track and on time. • Draft, format, and proofread motions, briefs, and correspondence that look sharp and read even sharper. • Be the first point of contact for clients, courts, and co-counsel—responding with clarity, professionalism, and empathy. • Triage incoming legal documents and ensure they’re filed, saved, and delivered to the right hands fast. • Run errands to the courthouse, post office, and wherever else the fight for justice takes us. • Track deadlines like a hawk and remind the team what’s due when—before it’s even on their radar. Qualifications: • Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products • 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant • Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position • Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary You’re not just organized—you’re strategic. You see what needs doing before anyone has to say it out loud. You’ll thrive in this role if you: • Have 2+ years of experience in a law firm or litigation support role • Are obsessed with getting things right the first time—because accuracy saves lives • Manage time like a pro and don’t crumble under pressure • Know your way around Google Calendar, Microsoft Office, and PDF tools • Are comfortable navigating the Wyoming Rules of Criminal Procedure—or willing to learn fast • Are eager to grow, hungry to learn, and fired up about doing meaningful work • Can take initiative, communicate clearly, and follow through without being chased • Compensation: $17 - $23 hourly

• This role is all about precision, speed, and hustle. You’ll be right in the thick of the legal fight—managing documents, tracking deadlines, and keeping our attorneys and paralegals armed with what they need to win.What You'll Be Doing: • Own the calendar. From court dates to team meetings, you’ll keep everything on track and on time. • Draft, format, and proofread motions, briefs, and correspondence that look sharp and read even sharper. • Be the first point of contact for clients, courts, and co-counsel—responding with clarity, professionalism, and empathy. • Triage incoming legal documents and ensure they’re filed, saved, and delivered to the right hands fast. • Run errands to the courthouse, post office, and wherever else the fight for justice takes us. • Track deadlines like a hawk and remind the team what’s due when—before it’s even on their radar.