Legal Support Specialist

Legal Support Specialist

23 Oct 2024
Wyoming, Gillette, 82716 Gillette USA

Legal Support Specialist

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Description and Functions



Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction, be the first point of contact answering phones and schedules hearings, appointments, etc.; perform a wide range and variety of general clerical duties for the Office of State Public Defender; and related work as required.


Human Resource Contact: Nicki Reitmeyer 307-777-6219 nicki.reitmeyer@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

  • Perform all legal support specialist duties.

  • Drafting motions, filing and distributing the necessary legal papers to the correct people, making and coordinating appointments and hearings between clients and their attorney, substance abuse evaluators and treatment centers, witnesses, and investigators.

  • Gather information by asking questions or determine sources for information to assist the public, law enforcement, attorneys accurately.

  • Prepare pleadings, contracts, forms, legal memoranda, and other documents for criminal cases.

  • Case management.

  • Prepare inner-office court schedule.

  • Schedule and track deadlines to move cases forward and meet procedural requirements.

  • Enter pertinent data into designated computer systems/software programs, review and verify data, analyze and summarize transcription.

  • Maintain limited statistical data.

  • This position is the first point of contact for the office.


Qualifications


PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants who have experience in a law office or court.

KNOWLEDGE:


  • Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures

  • Knowledge of state and federal court policies and procedures

  • Knowledge of Wyoming Statutes and Agency mission goals, policies, and procedures


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Typically in Legal Studies/Paralegal)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience in (Legal Studies/Paralegal)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience in (Legal Studies/Paralegal)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None


Necessary Special Requirements


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Minimum travel required.

  • Must be able to lift approximately 30 pounds.


NOTES:

  • FLSA: Non-exempt


Supplemental Information


008-Office of State Public Defender - Trial

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.


Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Job Details

  • ID
    JC21614344
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Full-time
  • Salary
    $3,394 - $4,374 a month
  • Hiring Company
    State of Wyoming
  • Date
    2021-10-13
  • Deadline
    2021-12-12
  • Category

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