This position serves as a legal assistant in the misdemeanor unit and will be required to handle the following, but will not be limited to, managing criminal cases to include trial preparation and dockets; preparing all legal documentation, including Information, affidavits, judgment and sentences, warrants, probation revocation paperwork, motions and orders, as directed by the Assistant District Attorneys; preparing and organizing all court documents and correspondence to defense attorneys, law enforcement agencies and other outside agencies for which the 7th Judicial District Attorney's Office deals with; receiving phone calls for the Assistant District Attorneys, filing, preparing discovery for the Assistant District Attorney's cases, maintaining correspondence with defense attorney's in the criminal cases and opening, closing and scheduling of criminal cases for the Assistant District Attorneys, and transcribing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level. Consistently demonstrates analytical ability, administrative skills, ingenuity and independent judgment in their area. Assists attorneys in drafting complex pleadings and discovery. Functions as the liaison between the attorney, courts and clients. Gathers information by asking questions or determining sources for information to accurately assist public, law enforcement, 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. 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. Trains and backs up other paralegals and new paralegal positions.

Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles and procedures.
Knowledge of administrative law, terminology, principals 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Paralegal/Legal Studies)
PLUS
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 & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of years of progressive work experience (typically in Paralegal /Legal Studies) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Legal Support Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
OR a 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