Legal Assistant Water and Natural Resources 2026-01973

Legal Assistant Water and Natural Resources 2026-01973

Salary

$29.76 - $33.06 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01973

Department

Attorney General

Division

LAW Water & Natural Resources

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

BALG08

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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 Water & Natural Resources Division. This position will primarily assist attorneys representing large state agencies requiring a wide range of legal services, including litigation in federal and state court, contested case hearings before the Environmental Quality Council, the promulgation of agency rules, and responding to public records requests. The paralegal hired for this position will be expected to handle a wide array of tasks for multiple attorneys.

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 Attorney Generals Office provides employees an opportunity to develop expertise and utilize legal skills in a dynamic and collegial work environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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!

Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

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 that may be performed at the job level.

• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, meetings, and court filing of legal pleadings; draft correspondence, pleadings, and other documents; proofread documents and pleadings; prepare exhibits and attachments; organize and track case documents; provide research and investigative skills using the Internet and Westlaw retrieval of various materials and research to assist the attorneys.
• Assist the attorneys at trial by locating and assisting in witness interviews; taking notes during testimony; calling and arranging for witnesses to appear; providing exhibit documents to the attorney for admission; keeping a log of all exhibits admitted/denied; assisting with finding information during the trial in case notes, files, and exhibits; prepare next days documents and help attorney review for witnesses; keep a notebook of trial notes for attorneys use in preparing closing argument; assist an attorney in preparation of post-trial documents
• Maintain information on opinions and rules for the division
• Answer and screen telephone calls; schedule conference calls and meetings
• Maintain and organize files, calendars, and other reports related to the office; log and maintain mail delivery.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of legal procedures and law office workflow.
• Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, 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.
• Knowledge of office organization, methods, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint computer programs.
• Skill in the organization and maintenance of voluminous legal documents.
• Skill in reading and analyzing moderately complex legal material, including court cases and opinions.
• Skill in legal document preparation and editing; word processing applications on computers.
• Skill in working with the public and other legal staff.
• Skill in professional, oral, and written communication
• Ability to reason logically and analyze situations accurately and recommend an effective course of action.
• Ability to prepare reports and summary sheets, and set forth a statement of the facts, applications of the relevant law, and conclusions.
• Ability to read and understand statutes, court decisions, legal documents, and similar material.
• Ability to work cooperatively with attorneys, support staff, technical staff, and the general public.
• Ability to explain the provision of law, procedures, and problems to persons contacted in the office.
• Ability to use office equipment, including computers, fax machines, Westlaw, copiers, scanners, and calculators.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors 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 & Experience Substitution:

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

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

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.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(BALG08) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.

05

(BALG08) Do you have either of the following? National Association of Legal Assistants certificate as a CLA or ALS (Certified Legal Assistant) CP (Certified Paralegal) or National Federation of Paralegal Association PACE Registered Paralegal (Transcripts/certificate may be required.)

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies?

• Yes
• No

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

09

(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

10

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

11

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12

(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

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