Law Clerk I

Law Clerk I (20010) - (24141086)

The first review of applications will be April 29, 2024. The start date will be approximately Mid-May 2024. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References
• Writing Sample

When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. Travel may be required and working hours may include evenings & weekends.
For a complete job description, please email katie.erickson@mt.gov
The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community, and further your career. As a service-oriented employer, we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent, accessible, responsive, impartial, and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and Montana.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (BEHAVIORS):

• Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal reference.
• Knowledge of trial court practices, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
• Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to transcribe audio tapes, if required by the position.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word processing and legal research software.
• Skill in the operation of electronic recording equipment to record trial court proceedings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Legal research experience.
• Excellent writing skills.
  New graduates as well as experienced attorneys will be considered.
  Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
  Training Assignment: Not Applicable
  Salary: $ 27.14 - 27.14 Hourly
  Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
  Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
  Number of Openings: 1
  Employee Status: Regular
  Schedule: Full-Time
  Job Type: Standard
  Shift: Day Job
  Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
  Primary Location: Polson
  Agency: Judicial Branch
  Union: 000 - None
  Posting Date: Apr 9, 2024, 12:51:11 PM
  Closing Date (based on your computer’s timezone): May 11, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
  Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References
  Contact Name: Katie Erickson | Contact Email: Katie.Erickson@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-841-2965

• Reviews, studies, research, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
• Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, statement of issues involved, draft opinions and orders including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge.
• Compiles references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.
• Confers with judge concerning legal questions, legal theories, construction of documents, and preparation of orders.
• Attends court sessions to hear testimony and record necessary case information; maintains records attendant to court proceedings; assists judge in the selection and preparation of jury instructions.
• May perform courtroom duties including recording court testimony or arguments and providing bailiff services.
• May transcribe the record of court proceedings if required by the position.
• May maintain a law library collection.