Legal Assistant

The Law Firm for Truck Safety • Casper, WY

8d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Law Firm for Truck Safety is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their mission-driven trial team. This role involves working closely with the Managing Partner, attorneys, and paralegals on the Wyoming and Colorado litigation team. The Legal Assistant will be crucial in the day-to-day coordination of complex personal injury cases, providing direct assistance to the Managing Partner and paralegals, preparing documents, organizing cases, managing records, scheduling, handling social media, community outreach, and tracking key deadlines for active litigation matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoys collaborative work, and can independently take ownership of tasks. The position is based in Casper, WY, and requires availability for regular hours aligned with the Mountain time zone.

Requirements

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent experience considered)
• At least two years of experience working in a law firm or legal department
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Outlook, Word, and Teams
• Proficiency with PDF editing software, such as Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting litigation
• Experience with Clio or comparable legal software
• Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude
• Experience with social media platforms
• Experience in personal injury or truck accident litigation

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Managing Partner with scheduling, calendaring, and management tasks
• Assisting the senior paralegal with ongoing case management tasks
• Organizing, managing, and maintaining electronic case files and related documents
• Drafting, revising, and formatting legal documents and correspondence using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other digital tools
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings, depositions, and other legal proceedings
• Tracking deadlines, follow-ups, and action items across case files
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed
• Ordering and tracking medical records and related documentation
• Performing quality checks on documents, filings, and case entries
• Helping ensure timely responses to subpoenas and discovery requests
• Assisting with the preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits
• Collaborating with internal teams to keep projects and case milestones on track

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, and other benefits) for full-time employees
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Professional development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree