Discovery & Litigation Support Specialist

Yellowstone County; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone County, Montana, seeks a Discovery Coordinator for the criminal division to conduct legal research, draft briefs and charging documents, and manage discovery dissemination to ensure timely compliance with statutory obligations under supervision. The role also involves organizing, distributing discovery to defense attorneys and courts, and supporting attorneys in related matters.

The position requires Westlaw/Lexis proficiency, strong organizational skills, and the ability to review

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or closely related field; or four (4) years of equivalent experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Receives, organizes, and distributes all criminal discovery to defense attorneys and courts in a timely manner.
• Conducts legal research (Westlaw/Lexis proficiency) for legal staff from codes, digests and other legal publications.
• Prepares and drafts legal documents including responsive briefs, charging documents, and substantive motions making legal determinations based on discovery review.
• Assists attorneys in legal matters related to discovery obtained by law enforcement.
• Reviews and edits documents for compliance with statutes, court decisions and other legal authorities.
• Anticipates missing discovery based on file reviews and requests missing discovery from appropriate agency.
• Obtains and disseminates additional investigative information as appropriate without direction.

Skills

Westlaw/Lexis proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or related field

Equivalent combination of experience and training totaling four years

Job description

Yellowstone County, Montana, seeks a Discovery Coordinator for the criminal division to conduct legal research, draft briefs and charging documents, and manage discovery dissemination to ensure timely compliance with statutory obligations under supervision. The role also involves organizing, distributing discovery to defense attorneys and courts, and supporting attorneys in related matters.

The position requires Westlaw/Lexis proficiency, strong organizational skills, and the ability to review