Legal Secretary

LEGAL SECRETARY

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

MISSION- Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

JOB OVERVIEW –

• Prepare, track, route and submit legal correspondence and documents such as summonses, complaints, appeals, motions, responses, pre-trial agreements and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney or a paralegal.
• Organize and maintain law libraries, documents and case files.
• Arrange hearings, conference calls and other appointments or meetings.
• Assist attorneys by compiling information and preparing evidence for submission to courts, including documents, files and exhibits
• Perform office support functions for lawyers and paralegals including answering phones, making travel arrangements as needed, mailing and opening correspondence, ordering supplies and making copies.
• Provide customer service to legal clients and the public.
• May assist with depositions, witness statements, hearings and legal proceedings.
• Manage calendars for lawyers, hearings and briefings; providing appropriate reminders and deadlines.

APPLICATION MATERIALS –

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Montana Application

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Materials submitted but not requested may not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS

• Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is anEOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of training in legal terminology or one year of experience in a legal office.