Legal Operations Manager

Required Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced knowledge and proficiency in the following areas:

• Operational leadership and coordination: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to organize complex legal and administrative workflows manage competing priorities and lead teams toward measurable outcomes.
• Strategic planning and implementation: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to align operations with organizational goals lead long term initiatives and manage projects from inception to post implementation review.
• Stakeholder engagement and influence: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to build partnerships with attorneys technical experts and vendors to achieve shared objectives.
• Data governance and analysis: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain data accuracy ensure compliance with retention policies and use metrics to drive decisions.
• Technology and systems management: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to assess and improve case management or records systems and support integration of new solutions.
• Training and workforce development: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver training programs that build staff knowledge confidence and consistency.
• Adaptability and innovation: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities for modernization and apply creative approaches to improve outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating operational functions in a legal administrative or comparable professional setting.
• Experience analyzing and improving business processes including the use of technology or data to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies standards or regulations in an organizational context.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets vendor contracts or procurement processes effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and other standard office software with the ability to learn and use case management or electronic records systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience explaining complex or technical information to diverse audiences.
• A bachelors degree in business administration management or a related field may supplement relevant professional experience but is not a substitute for demonstrated skills and competencies in the areas noted above. Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

A complete state application is not required; however you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as RELEVANT or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified Knowledge Skills and Abilities with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position including duties dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office.

BENEFITS:

Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking camping biking fishing boating hunting skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs rodeos and theaters. Read more about our great state here.

See our other incredible benefits here. These are some of our benefits just to name a few:

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana.
• 38 paid days off a year including vacation sick leave and holidays.
• Military leave: Youll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• Longevity raises with continuous service as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
• Health dental vision life insurance coverage flexible spending accounts EAP - clickhere to learn more.
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click here to learn more.
• Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. Click here to learn more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- clickhere to learn more!
• Career progression training opportunities and room for professional growth.
• State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1 2026.

*This position may be covered by aVoluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)