Legal Support Specialist

Legal Support Specialist

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 Support Specialist position in the Administration Office. In this position, you will work on a daily basis with administrative staff including the Office Manager and senior leadership. Responsibilities include the ability to assess a situation when handling the many assorted calls, correspondence, and interactions with the public. This individual will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records for several management systems.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres / View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io

Essential Functions:

• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the administrative staff.
• Deal with visitors and callers seeking assistance professionally and helpfully.
• Interpret incoming messages and correspondence for a timely response.
• Maintain accurate and complete records using several management systems.
• Process and maintain an accurate tracking system for Administrative and Law Office correspondence, emails, etc.
• Screen mail for the Administrative Office and re-route as necessary.
• Manage the Webmaster email account.
• Assist with website updates and Enterprise Technology System requests.
• Assist with travel arrangements, requests, and reimbursements.
• Maintain an accurate tracking system for bill reviews during the legislative session.
• Assist with training room scheduling, configuration, materials, and attendance.
• Assist in creating and archiving case files.

Qualifications:

Preference may be given to applicants with familiarity with legal processes, word processing, and file management systems. Knowledge of legal processes and law office workflow. Knowledge of Google, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint computer programs. Skill in time management. Skill in professional, oral, and written communication. Skill in working with the public and staff members. Ability to reason logically, analyze situations accurately, and recommend an effective course of action. Ability to work cooperatively with attorneys, support staff, and the general public. Ability to use office equipment, including computers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree (Typically in Legal Studies/Paralegal) Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (Typically in Legal Studies/Paralegal) OR Education & Experience Substitution: 1-4 years of progressive work experience (Typically in Legal Studies/Paralegal) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Physical Working Conditions: Desk work and limited lifting are required when working with office records.

Notes:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants are required to pass a background investigation.