Legal Assistant Tort Litigation Division 2026-01954

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Wyoming Office of the Attorney General is seeking a legal assistant/paralegal to support the Tort Litigation Division. Under supervision of an attorney, you will draft and edit legal documents, maintain case files, and coordinate with clients and attorneys across Wyoming.

Preferred candidates hold a paralegal certification or a Bachelor’s in Paralegal/Legal Studies, and have 0–2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal/Legal Studies or equivalent.
• Experience in legal support roles is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal research methods and Bluebook citations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and procedural support to assigned attorneys in litigation matters.
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain case files, manage deadlines, and assist with discovery and court filings.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Attention to detail

Multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal/Legal Studies

Job description

Open Until Filled

General Description

Elevate your legal career and find a healthy work-life balance by joining the Wyoming Office of the Attorney General. We are seeking highly motivated, organized, and professional applicants for a legal assistant/paralegal position with the Personnel Section of the Tort Litigation Division. This position, under the direction and supervision of an attorney, performs a variety of legal assistant tasks.

Responsibilities of this position are those typical of a legal assistant, including providing support to assigned attorneys in administrative and appellate proceedings concerning various sub-agencies and boards. Tasks will include frequent communication with the client agency and attorneys throughout Wyoming, drafting and editing legal documents and correspondence, maintaining case files and records, and assisting with the compilation of records. Other responsibilities include assistance with case development, investigation, updating clients, scheduling, and coordinating occasional travel. The legal assistant hired for this position will be expected to handle a wide array of tasks for multiple attorneys with strict internal and external deadlines. This position will also perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Tort Litigation Division and the Attorney General's Office.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers 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 and MUCH MORE!

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres [phone] [e-mail]

Essential Functions

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Manage case information, including organizing evidence, exhibits, case files and discovery.
• Drafting, revising, proofreading, and editing legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
• Case opening and closing.
• Manage court filings and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines, including calendaring.
• Legal research as requested by the attorneys.
• Assisting with the administration of established strategies and goals.
• Use of proper citation for case law and other authorities as listed in the Bluebook of Citation.
• Assisting attorneys in preparing for contested case hearings, administrative proceedings, and meetings.
• Compiling information necessary for reports and case development.
• Consistently demonstrating analytical ability, administrative skills, ingenuity, and independent judgment.

Preferences

Preference will be given to candidates with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or equivalent prior paralegal work experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the use of legal reference material and legal research.
• Knowledge of government and legislative processes.
• Knowledge of applicable Wyoming Statutes and agency mission goals, policies, and procedures.
• Reading, analyzing, and organizing moderately complex legal material including court cases, opinions, and orders.
• Ability to reason logically, analyze situations accurately, and recommend an effective course of action.
• Ability to multitask efficiently, accurately, independently, and in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Ability to anticipate, plan for, and meet case deadlines.
• Ability 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

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

Physical Working Conditions

• This position requires the incumbent to perform desk work.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants are required to pass a background investigation.
• Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience.

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.