Civil Paralegal: Litigation Support & Brief Formatting

State of Montana; Montana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Generous paid vacation, sick and HOLID

Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

State of Montana’s Office, Civil Bureau, seeks a Civil Paralegal to support litigation from intake through appeal. You will format briefs, file documents in state and federal courts, and manage case materials.

Responsibilities include assisting attorneys with discovery, motions, and trial preparation, as well as handling administrative rule reviews and service of process. Open until filled; first review 11/16/2026.

Qualifications

• 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 with at least 18 credits in paralegal studies program; or
• Certification by NALA or NFPA; or
• 4,800 hours of substantive legal work under a licensed lawyer with ethics education; or
• Graduation from an accredited law school with no disbarment/suspension.

Responsibilities

• Assist bureau attorneys with litigation phases: intake, discovery, motions, trial, and appeal.
• Extensive brief formatting and filing in state and federal courts.
• Assist with administrative rule review and service of process.
• Maintain and coordinate case records and legal mail; prepare and organize materials.
• Coordinate with the bureau chief and other legal support staff.

Skills

Legal research

Brief formatting

Case management

Litigation support

Education

Associates degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field

Paralegal certification (NALA/NFPA)

Job description

State of Montana’s Office, Civil Bureau, seeks a Civil Paralegal to support litigation from intake through appeal. You will format briefs, file documents in state and federal courts, and manage case materials.

Responsibilities include assisting attorneys with discovery, motions, and trial preparation, as well as handling administrative rule reviews and service of process. Open until filled; first review 11/16/2026.