Legal Assistant Tort Litigation Division 2026-01954

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

9d•Hybrid

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 Personnel Section of the Tort Litigation Division. This position, under the direction and supervision of an attorney, performs a variety of legal assistant tasks. Responsibilities of this position are those typical of a legal assistant, including providing support to assigned attorneys in administrative and appellate proceedings concerning various sub-agencies and boards. Tasks will include frequent communication with the client agency and attorneys throughout Wyoming, drafting and editing legal documents and correspondence, maintaining case files and records, and assisting with the compilation of records. Other responsibilities include assistance with case development, investigation, updating clients, scheduling, and coordinating occasional travel. The legal assistant hired for this position will be expected to handle a wide array of tasks for multiple attorneys with strict internal and external deadlines. This position will also perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Tort Litigation Division and the Attorney General's Office.

Requirements

Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures.
Knowledge of the use of legal reference material and legal research.
Knowledge of government and legislative processes.
Knowledge of applicable Wyoming Statutes and agency mission goals, policies, and procedures.
Reading, analyzing, and organizing moderately complex legal material including court cases, opinions, and orders.
Ability to reason logically, analyze situations accurately, and recommend an effective course of action.
Ability to multitask efficiently, accurately, independently, and in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
Ability to anticipate, plan for, and meet case deadlines.
Ability to work and communicate cooperatively with all levels of government personnel and the general public.
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 OR 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

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or equivalent prior paralegal work experience.

Responsibilities

Manage case information, including organizing evidence, exhibits, case files and discovery.
Drafting, revising, proofreading, and editing legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
Case opening and closing.
Manage court filings and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines, including calendaring.
Legal research as requested by the attorneys.
Assisting with the administration of established strategies and goals.
Use of proper citation for case law and other authorities as listed in the Bluebook of Citation.
Assisting attorneys in preparing for contested case hearings, administrative proceedings, and meetings.
Compiling information necessary for reports and case development.
Consistently demonstrating analytical ability, administrative skills, ingenuity, and independent judgment.