Legal Assistant Water and Natural Resources 2026-01973

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Water & Natural Resources Division. This position will primarily assist attorneys representing large state agencies requiring a wide range of legal services, including litigation in federal and state court, contested case hearings before the Environmental Quality Council, the promulgation of agency rules, and responding to public records requests. The paralegal hired for this position will be expected to handle a wide array of tasks for multiple attorneys. Responsibilities of this position are those typical of a legal assistant/paralegal, including legal research, drafting and editing legal documents and correspondence, maintaining case files and records, and assisting with discovery. Other responsibilities include assistance with case development, investigation, client contact, and assisting attorneys at trial. The paralegal hired for this challenging position will be expected to handle a wide array of tasks for multiple attorneys with strict internal and external deadlines. The Attorney General's Office provides employees an opportunity to develop expertise and utilize legal skills in a dynamic and collegial work environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

Knowledge of legal procedures and law office workflow
Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures
Knowledge of the use of legal reference material and legal research
Knowledge of state and federal court policies and procedures
Knowledge of government and legislative processes
Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes and agency mission goals, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of office organization, methods, standards, and practices
Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint computer programs
Skill in the organization and maintenance of voluminous legal documents
Skill in reading and analyzing moderately complex legal material, including court cases and opinions
Skill in legal document preparation and editing; word processing applications on computers
Skill in working with the public and other legal staff
Skill in professional, oral, and written communication
Ability to reason logically and analyze situations accurately and recommend an effective course of action
Ability to prepare reports and summary sheets, and set forth a statement of the facts, applications of the relevant law, and conclusions
Ability to read and understand statutes, court decisions, legal documents, and similar material
Ability to work cooperatively with attorneys, support staff, technical staff, and the general public
Ability to explain the provision of law, procedures, and problems to persons contacted in the office
Ability to use office equipment, including computers, fax machines, Westlaw, copiers, scanners, and calculators
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Paralegal /Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support Specialist OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Paralegal /Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support Specialist
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

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, meetings, and court filing of legal pleadings
Draft correspondence, pleadings, and other documents
Proofread documents and pleadings
Prepare exhibits and attachments
Organize and track case documents
Provide research and investigative skills using the Internet and Westlaw retrieval of various materials and research to assist the attorneys
Assist the attorneys at trial by locating and assisting in witness interviews
Taking notes during testimony
Calling and arranging for witnesses to appear
Providing exhibit documents to the attorney for admission
Keeping a log of all exhibits admitted/denied
Assisting with finding information during the trial in case notes, files, and exhibits
Prepare next day's documents and help attorney review for witnesses
Keep a notebook of trial notes for attorney's use in preparing closing argument
Assist an attorney in preparation of post-trial documents
Maintain information on opinions and rules for the division
Answer and screen telephone calls
Schedule conference calls and meetings
Maintain and organize files, calendars, and other reports related to the office
Log and maintain mail delivery