Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant | Personal Injury & Truck Crash Litigation
Law Firm for Truck Safety
Location: Casper, WY 
Full-Time, (Part-Time Considered)
$20 – $28 per hour, (based on experience)

We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented legal assistant who wants to be part of a mission-driven trial team.

The Firm
The Law Firm for Truck Safety is a nationally recognized law firm dedicated exclusively to representing victims of catastrophic truck crashes. Our attorneys are leaders in trucking litigation, and many hold commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and board certifications in Truck Accident Law.
Our mission extends beyond the courtroom. We work alongside clients, lawmakers, and industry leaders to push for meaningful trucking safety reforms and prevent future tragedies. Through legal excellence and industry advocacy, we help families rebuild after devastating crashes and work toward a safer future on our roads.

The Role
As a Legal Assistant, you will work closely with our Managing Partner, attorneys, and paralegals on our Wyoming and Colorado litigation team. You will play an important part in the day-to-day coordination of complex personal injury cases, including direct assistance to the Managing Partner and paralegals, document preparation, case organization, records management, scheduling, social media, community outreach, and tracking key deadlines across active litigation matters.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. You enjoy working collaboratively, and you can take ownership of tasks and move them forward independently.
This is based in Casper, WY. Candidates must be available to work regular hours aligned with the Mountain time zone.

What You Would Earn
The position pays $20 – $28 per hour, depending on experience. Full-time is preferred, though part-time candidates will be considered.

The Work
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Assisting the Managing Partner with scheduling, calendaring, and management tasks
Assisting the senior paralegal with ongoing case management tasks
Organizing, managing, and maintaining electronic case files and related documents
Drafting, revising, and formatting legal documents and correspondence using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other digital tools
Scheduling and coordinating meetings, depositions, and other legal proceedings
Tracking deadlines, follow-ups, and action items across case files
Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed
Ordering and tracking medical records and related documentation
Performing quality checks on documents, filings, and case entries
Helping ensure timely responses to subpoenas and discovery requests
Assisting with the preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits
Collaborating with internal teams to keep projects and case milestones on track

About You
At minimum, this means:
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree (equivalent experience considered)
At least two years of experience working in a law firm or legal department
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Outlook, Word, and Teams
Proficiency with PDF editing software, such as Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology

The following are a real plus:
Experience supporting litigation
Experience with Clio or comparable legal software
Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude
Experience with social media platforms
Experience in personal injury or truck accident litigation

How We Will Support You
In addition to competitive hourly pay, we offer comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, and other benefits) for full-time employees, along with paid time off and sick leave. You will also benefit from professional development and training opportunities in a collaborative, mission-driven culture, and you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of truck crash victims and their families.
If you are organized, dependable, and eager to support a trial team that changes lives and improves roadway safety, we want to hear from you.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The Law Firm for Truck Safety reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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The Law Firm for Truck Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities; applicants who need an accommodation in the hiring process are encouraged to let us know so we can discuss and implement one.

The essential functions of this role include interaction with people and technology while sitting or standing, extended periods of focused desk and computer work, close review of detailed documents, and communicating by phone, email, and video. Physical effort and exposure to physical risk are limited to those of an office environment. We are glad to discuss reasonable accommodations.

We use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all hiring decisions are made in accordance with applicable anti-discrimination laws.