Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 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 Human Services Division. The primary role of this position is to be the paralegal for the attorneys assigned to represent the Department of Family Services. This position is for a litigation paralegal and will assist with termination of parental rights cases, guardianship actions, administrative contested case matters, and subpoenas. 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 State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes: * Paid annual and sick leave * Paid holidays * Retirement with employer contributions * Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions * Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums * Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, short and long-term disability * Longevity pay Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres /(307) 777-7130 / stacy.berres@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. * Legal research as requested by the attorneys. * Drafting, revising, proofreading, and editing legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, and other court documents. * Opening, maintaining, and closing cases. * 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 and attending hearings, trials, and meetings. * Compiling information necessary for reports and case development. * Consistently demonstrating analytical ability, administrative skills, ingenuity, and independent judgment. Qualifications PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to candidates with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, paralegal certificate, or equivalent prior paralegal work experience preferred. KNOWLEDGE: * 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 Wyoming Statutes, rules, and agency mission goals, policies, and procedures. * Reading, analyzing, and organizing moderately complex legal material including court cases and opinions. * 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies) Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support Specialist OR Education & ExperienceSubstitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support Specialist OR Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 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. Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: * This position requires the incumbent to perform desk work. NOTES: * FLSA: Non-Exempt * Successful applicants are required to pass a background investigation. * Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience. Supplemental Information 015-Attorney General - Human Services Division Clickhere 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.