Public Defender Legal Assistant 2026-02272

State of Wyoming; Lander (WY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Work-life balance

Résumé du poste

The State of Wyoming's Office of the State Public Defender seeks a dedicated Legal Assistant to be the first point of contact for clients and attorneys. You will support public defenders by answering phones, scheduling hearings, and assisting with administrative tasks, helping the office run smoothly and fairly.

You will schedule deadlines, coordinate document production, and maintain paperless files, contributing to efficient case processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal/Legal Studies or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience in a legal setting; or 3-5 years with substitution.
• Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and procedures.

Responsabilités

• Answer multi-line phones and handle calls from clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
• Schedule hearings and appointments for attorneys.
• Prepare and manage inner-office court schedules and deadlines.
• Oversee and coordinate document production, including court filings.
• Data entry and organization of paperless files.

Connaissances

Phone handling

Scheduling

Data entry

Formation

Bachelor's Degree (Paralegal/Legal Studies)

Outils

Office software

Description du poste

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant. In this essential role, you'll be the first point of contact for clients and attorneys, providing vital support to public defenders as they work to ensure fair legal outcomes. Your responsibilities will include answering phones, scheduling hearings and appointments, and assisting with a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You'll play a key role in helping the Office of the State Public Defender operate smoothly while contributing to the pursuit of justice. If you're organized, compassionate, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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
• Stable work schedule and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Answering the multi-line phones and a direct line from the jail (high call volume); taking incoming calls from public defender clients, attorneys, and court personnel. Making appointments via phone calls for attorneys and taking messages for attorney phone calls. Transfer calls to attorneys and check voicemail for messages for attorneys and other public defender personnel.
• 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.
• Data entry and organizing paperless files.

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants who have experience in a law office, court or education such as a Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Studies Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures
• Knowledge of state and federal court policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes and Agency mission goals, policies, and procedures

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

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Minimum travel required.
• Must be able to lift approximately 30 pounds.

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.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact: Samantha Drew / 307-777-7667 / [e-mail]