Job Details for Paralegal
| Court Name/Organization | Wyoming Federal Public Defender |
| Overview of the Position | A Federal Public Defender (FPD) Paralegal provides high-level legal and administrative support to Assistant Federal Defenders, playing a crucial role in defending individuals who cannot afford counsel. They work in a fast-paced environment, managing complex case files, conducting legal research, and assisting with all stages of litigation, including trials and hearings. |
| Location | Cheyenne, Casper, WY |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/23/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP-11, Step 1 to JSP-14, Step 1 |
| Salary | $74,678 - $125,776 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://wyx.fd.org/job-openings |
| Announcement Number | Paralegal 04-2026 |
Position Description
- Case Management & Organization: Maintaining electronic and physical case files, organizing voluminous discovery materials, and managing deadlines for filings
- Legal Drafting & Research: Researching legal issues, drafting motions, orders, briefs, and legal correspondence
- Litigation Support: Preparing trial notebooks, organizing exhibits, and utilizing software for courtroom presentations
- Evidence Review: Analyzing discovery, such as electronic data, audio/video recordings, and documents
- Client & Witness Contact: Interviewing clients and witnesses, and communicating with families, service providers, and court personnel
- Administrative Tasks: Calendaring court hearings, preparing subpoenas, arranging travel for witnesses, and managing electronic filing (CM/ECF)
Qualifications
- Experience: Generally requires at least three years of specialized paralegal experience, often preferring experience in federal criminal defense
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate is typically preferred, though equivalent work experience may be accepted
- Skills: Proficiency in office software, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro and PowerPoint and general administrative practices. Research skills and familiarity with CM/ECF, Lexis, and Westlaw
- Attributes: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
Employee Benefits
This is a full-time “at-will”, excepted service position, and the starting-salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications as set by the 2026 Judicial Salary Plan (JSP). The range is from $74,678 (JSP Grades 11, Step 1) and $125,776 (JSP Grade 14, Step 1).
The position offers federal employment benefits, including participation in health- and life insurance programs, the Federal Employees Retirement System (pension), and Thrift Savings Plan (401K). This position is at-will, excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of Civil Service. Electronic Funds Transfer (Direct Deposit) is required for payment compensation for employees.
This position is eligible for up to 16 hours of telework per week.
Miscellaneous
- Case Management & Organization: Maintaining electronic and physical case files, organizing voluminous discovery materials, and managing deadlines for filings
- Legal Drafting & Research: Researching legal issues, drafting motions, orders, briefs, and legal correspondence
- Litigation Support: Preparing trial notebooks, organizing exhibits, and utilizing software for courtroom presentations
- Evidence Review: Analyzing discovery, such as electronic data, audio/video recordings, and documents
- Client & Witness Contact: Interviewing clients and witnesses, and communicating with families, service providers, and court personnel
- Administrative Tasks: Calendaring court hearings, preparing subpoenas, arranging travel for witnesses, and managing electronic filing (CM/ECF)
Application Info
Qualified persons should apply by submitting a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references as a single PDF file to WYX_Employment@fd.org with the subject “Paralegal 04-2026.”
Due to the high volume of applications anticipated, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All responses will remain confidential. Candidates selected for an interview must travel at their own expense.
This position will remain open until filled with preference given to applications received by March 20, 2026.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.