Legal Assistant 2026-02406

State of Wyoming•Casper, WY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Natrona County District Attorney's Office is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join the Felony and/or Misdemeanor Unit. This position plays a critical role in supporting the unit's attorneys and ensuring the seamless processing of legal documentation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can handle a high volume of paperwork with accuracy, and is committed to upholding the standards of professionalism required in legal proceedings. Casper offers a gateway to both exciting outdoor adventures and vibrant indoor activities, with scenic walking pathways, tranquil parks, skiing, snowboarding, and year-round community events. Wyoming also offers the benefit of no state income tax.

Requirements

Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures.
Knowledge of administrative law, 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.
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies) OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Paralegal /Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support Specialist
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

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a team environment.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to keep up with their day-to-day workload.

Responsibilities

Assists attorneys in drafting complex pleadings and discovery.
Functions as the liaison between the attorney, courts, clients, and others, including witnesses.
Serves as a key component at trial.
Gathers information by asking questions or determining sources for information to accurately assist the public, law enforcement, and attorneys.
Schedules and tracks deadlines to move cases forward and meet procedural requirements.
Provides case management of all discovery documents for disbursement.
Enters pertinent data into designated computer systems/software programs, reviews, and verifies data.
Processes subpoenas for law enforcement and witnesses.
Identifies appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases.
Verifies the accuracy of cited cases.
Prepares deposition summaries from transcripts.
Performs trial/court preparation work, but does not appear in court.
Oversees and coordinates document production; compiles information necessary for reports and case development.
Prepares written and verbal correspondence with involved parties, attorneys, and citizens.
Performs legal research using both traditional and computer databases to retrieve, organize, index, and cross-reference legal materials.