Office Support Specialist (Law Librarian) 2026-02424

State of Wyoming; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

The State of Wyoming seeks a Law Librarian to provide access to the WMCI law library and guide inmates in research. You will supervise the library, file court documents, and assist inmates with legal forms and research using LexisNexis and other sites.

Position supports a safe, respectful workplace and participates in staff development. Requires an Associate's Degree and related experience; 2-4 years in a similar role may substitute.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Business)
• Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant II
• OR
• Education & Experience Substitution: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant II

Responsibilities

• Supervising the law library
• E-filing US District Court of Wyoming and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals documents
• Copying/printing, notary, updating Policies and Procedures for inmate distribution in the library
• Providing inmates with legal forms for the court (ie., divorce packets)
• Logging the inmate's computer daily usage
• Legal research via the internet on LexisNexis and other legal sites
• Answering inmate single-page request forms
• Visiting specialty units, check-in and check-out law library material
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment

Skills

Legal research

Customer service

Information management

Supervision

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's Degree

2-year degree preferred

Tools

LexisNexis

PC systems

Mainframe systems

Job description

Open Until Filled

The Law Librarian will provide reasonable and meaningful access to the WMCI law library. Instruct inmates on how and where to access the requested information. They will provide information on the availability and use of forms and guide the requesting inmate through the general research process.

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!

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Human Resources Contact: [e-mail] 307-532-6613

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

• Supervising the law library
• E-filing US District Court of Wyoming and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals documents
• Copying/printing, notary, updating Policies and Procedures for inmate distribution in the library
• Providing inmates with legal forms for the court (ie., divorce packets)
• Logging the inmate's computer daily usage
• Legal research via the internet on LexisNexis and other legal sites
• Answering inmate single-page request forms
• Visiting specialty units, check-in and check-out law library material
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to those with a 2-year degree.

Preference may also be given to those with 2 years of work experience with a Library background.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the organization and management of information and materials services
• Knowledge of research, indexing, records management, and databases.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of education.
• Knowledge of mainframe and personal computer systems.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and policies, technical processes, and procedures related to the department.
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting, basic accounts payable and purchasing.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision, training, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Business)

Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant II

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
• Lifting/grasping up to 20 pounds on an occasional to regular basis,without assistance
• Walking on cement floors on an occasional to regular basis
• Walking up and down stairs on an occasional basis
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching on an occasional basis
• Reaching on a regular basis
• Typing/Repetitive motion on a frequent basis
• Talking/hearing on a frequent basis
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing computer terminal, and extensive reading
• Pre-service and annual in-service training is required, which includes Krav Maga defensive tactics.

NOTES

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test prior to appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, and harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.

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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.

Human Resources Contact: [e-mail] 307-532-6613