Paralegal 2
Paralegal 2
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Job Description
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Minimum Qualifications:
Has experience with or skills to edit legal documents to be filed in the Montana Supreme Court and federal courts.
Ability to format documents in Microsoft Word
The following requirements listed under statute ((2) MCA):
Associates degree in paralegal studies from an accredited institution or
Bachelors degree in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university; or
Bachelors 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 4800 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong grammar skills and experience editing legal writing.
Experience electronically filing documents in the Montana Supreme Court and the federal EM/ECF system.
Knowledge of legal citations.
Knowledge of Montana appellate procedure and federal procedure.
Special Instructions:
The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicants qualification may include but are not limited to an evaluation of the résumé a structured interview performance test academic transcripts reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.
Additional materials references or information submitted by the applicant but not requested will not be considered.
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.
Tip: When attaching your resume you must mark the attachment as a Relevant File.
Your 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.
A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application attach the resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at via File Transfer Service.
To request an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office.
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits
Medical dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
Generous paid vacation sick and holidays
Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify.
Division Overview:
Job Overview:
The paralegal position will format proofread and edit briefs and other documents filed in the Montana Supreme Court and federal courts. The paralegal with also draft and file routine motions. The paralegal will be responsible for organizing legal documents and calendaring deadlines. It will be important for the paralegal to work together with the other paralegals and with the attorneys to prioritize deadlines and ensure tasks are completed before the filing deadlines.
Employment Type
Full Time
