Public Defender Legal Assistant - Meaningful Court Support

State of Wyoming; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Phone handling

Scheduling

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Paralegal/Legal Studies)

Tools

Office software

Job description

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.