Executive Assistant

Taleo; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Justice is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Attorney General and Chief of Staff. The role will coordinate office functions, manage scheduling, handle correspondence, and screen calls.

It requires a high school diploma and at least two years of clerical experience, with additional combinations of education and experience considered. This is a full-time position based in Helena.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Two years of experience performing a variety of office support or clerical work.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate office functions and support services.
• Schedule meetings, manage correspondence, and screen phone calls.
• Handle all scheduling and other miscellaneous support duties.

Job description

Job Description - Executive Assistant (26142462)

Position Title

Executive Assistant - (26142462)

Division Overview

The State’s Attorney’s Office in the Montana Department of Justice is 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 Executive Assistant position is appointed in accordance with MCA 2-18-104 and serves as the administrative assistant to the Attorney General and the Chief of Staff within the Department of Justice. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, such as coordinating office functions, support services, scheduling, handling of all correspondence, screening phone calls, scheduling meetings and performing other miscellaneous support duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Two years of experience performing a variety of office support or clerical work.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

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.

Security Checks

• Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
• Driving History

Benefits

• 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 : Not Applicable

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 15 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Justice Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 29, 2026, 5:40:08 PM

Closing Date

Oct 14, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Salary

24.00 - 29.00 Hourly

Telework Eligibility

Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility

• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave & Holidays
• Retirement Plan

Contact

Human Resources | [e-mail] | 406-444-5528

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

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.