Executive Assistant to the Attorney General | Admin Leader

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 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 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.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

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

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application .

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.

Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

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

Salary: $

24.00 - 29.00 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Helena Agency : Department of Justice Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Posting Date

: Sep 29, 2026, 5:40:08 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Oct 14, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Resume

Contact Name : Human Resources | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] 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.