Paralegal
We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team at the Montana Department of Justice. In this role, you will support legal staff by managing case files, conducting research, and assisting with various legal documents.
Benefits of joining our TEAM!
- Fantastic State of Montana Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Fun Work Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
- Salary: $ 24.00 - 28.05 Hourly
- Located in Helena, Montana.
The Paralegal position performs a variety of paralegal functions for the Department of Justice, requiring the incumbent to work individually as well as with the attorneys and management staff.
The incumbent performs paralegal and administrative duties involving research and analysis of legal information such as statutes, court decisions, codes, rules, regulations, and other sources for use by staff attorneys.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of substantive work as a paralegal plus
- The following requirements listed under statute (25-10-305 (2), MCA):
- Associates degree in paralegal studies from an accredited institution or
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university; or
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university and completion of no less than 18 semester credits of course work offered by a qualified paralegal studies program; or
- Certification by the national association of legal assistants or the National Federation of Paralegal Associations; or
- Has received a high school diploma or its equivalent and has performed not less than 4,800 hours of substantive legal work under the supervision of a licensed lawyer documented by the certification of the lawyer or lawyers under whom the work was done and has completed at least five hours of approved continuing legal education in the area of legal ethics and professional responsibility; or
- Has graduated from an accredited law school and has not been disbarred or suspended from the practice of law by any jurisdiction.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
- Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
- Driving History
HOW TO APPLY:
- To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.
- Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.
- Submit a resume via the URL link in the posting.
Amazing State of Montana benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage (dependent coverage)
- State of Montana Retirement - Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plan choices.
- Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan.
- Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
- Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): February 9, 2025. 11:59:00 PM