Legal Assistant

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position performs functions related to legal proceedings as it pertains to Unemployment Insurance and the Unemployment Insurance Commission.

• Consistently demonstrates analytical ability, administrative skills, ingenuity, and independent judgment in their area.

• Assists attorneys in drafting Unemployment Insurance Commission rulings.

• Functions as liaison between attorneys, courts, employers, clients, and others.

• Gathers information by asking questions or determining sources for information to accurately assist public, agency attorneys.

• Provides case management of cases by scheduling and tracking deadlines to move cases forward to meet procedural requirements.

• Provides case management of discovery documents for disbursement.

• Enters and reviews data entered in designated computer software programs.

• Processes subpoenas for agencies and attorneys.

• Identifies appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases.

• Verifies accuracy of cited cases.

• Oversees and coordinates document production; compiles information necessary for reports and case development.

• Researches legal and unemployment insurance program documents.

• Assists in Unemployment Insurance Commission meetings, scheduling of meetings, and processing documents for Commissioners.

• Assists in, and directs the work of temporary staff or others.

• Serves as administrative assistant to the Unemployment Insurance policy lead.

• Creates affidavits for the Attorney's General to prepare for civil action cases.

• Provides investigative assistance and documentation to Attorney General personnel to prepare civil action cases and compile files.

• Performs legal research using methods such as databases to retrieve, organize, index, and cross-reference legal materials.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures.

• Knowledge of administrative law, terminology, principles, and procedures.

• Knowledge of the use of legal reference material and legal research.

• Knowledge of court and Unemployment Insurance Commission 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)

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

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

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses 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.

• Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.

• Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

• For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.

Supplemental Information

053-Workforce Services - Unemployment Insurance

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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.