Civil Paralegal 2

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Justice's State’s Attorney’s Office in the Civil Bureau seeks a Civil Paralegal 2 to support litigation from intake through appeal. The role focuses on extensive brief formatting, filing in state and federal courts, and coordinating with attorneys and support staff.

The position requires paralegal experience and formal education in paralegal studies, plus ongoing ethics training. Rolling review process and potential for varied civil matters.

Qualifications

• Two years of substantive work as a paralegal.
• Compliance with statute 25-10-305(2), MCA.
• Experience researching court rules and procedure.
• Experience formatting briefs and generating tables of authorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist bureau attorneys with all phases of litigation (intake, discovery, motions, trial, appeal).
• Keep paper and electronic files organized across state and federal courts.
• Assist with administrative rule review and service of process.
• Maintain active case spreadsheets and process legal mail.
• Coordinate with the bureau chief and other legal support staff.

Education

Associates degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline + 18 credits in paralegal studies

Paralegal certification (NALA/NFPA)

High school diploma with 4800 hours of legal work and ethics CLE

Graduated from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Description - Civil Paralegal 2 (26142107)

Position Title:

Civil Paralegal 2 - ( 26142107 )

Division Overview:

The State’s Attorney’s Office in theMontana Department of Justiceis dedicated to ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law on behalf of the people of Montana. The office includes the Solicitor General’s Office, Criminal Prosecution and Appellate Services, Civil Services and Consumer Protection. The functions within the office include defense of Montana’s laws as passed by the Legislature, constitutional challenges, determining legal sufficiency of ballot initiatives, prosecution of criminals, handling all phases of litigation from district court proceedings through appeal, and complex litigation of antitrust matters.

Job Overview :

The Paralegal position with the State’s Attorney’s Office in the Civil Bureau performs a variety of paralegal functions, requiring the incumbent to work individually as well as with the attorneys, the management staff, and the Attorney General. The paralegal will assist bureau attorneys with all phases of litigation: intake, discovery, motions, trial, and appeal, including paper and electronic file keeping. This position is responsible for extensive brief formatting and filing in numerous state and federal courts.

Other duties include assisting with administrative rule review, service of process on the Attorney General, Attorney General Opinions, and administrative functions such as keeping a spreadsheet of active cases and accepting and processing legal mail. The paralegal will also work on some additional miscellaneous civil matters with the Solicitor General and General Counsel. Additionally, the paralegal will coordinate work with the bureau chief and other legal support staff and will work as needed with other legal support staff to assist other bureaus and personnel within the Attorney General’s Office.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least two years researching court rules and rules of procedure.

At least two years formatting briefs, which includes generating tables of authorities.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's 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

Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

This Organization Participates in E-Verify .

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

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 : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

36.00 - 40.00 Yearly 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

Helena Agency : Department of Justice Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 3, 2026, 5:39:12 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

Required Application Materials : Resume

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.