Federal Paralegal & Legal Research Specialist

United States Attorneys' Offices; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Montana is seeking a Paralegal Legal Assistant to perform extensive searches of records, assist in factual research, and manage discovery documents using case management software. The role supports attorneys and handles Grand Jury calendar coordination.

Qualifications emphasize specialized legal experience, ability to type at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors, and strong organizational skills in preparing pleadings, motions, and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes handling voluminous and complex legal documents (pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, subpoenas).
• Typing at least 40 words per minute with 3 or fewer errors (typing test may be required).

Responsibilities

• Performs extensive searches of records, reference and historical material.
• Assists in factual research using computerized databases and other sources.
• Creates Grand Jury calendar.
• Follows electronic and internet-related legal processes.
• Coding and indexing discovery documents using legal case management software.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Legal research

Evidence management

Document coding

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Montana is seeking a Paralegal Legal Assistant to perform extensive searches of records, assist in factual research, and manage discovery documents using case management software. The role supports attorneys and handles Grand Jury calendar coordination.

Qualifications emphasize specialized legal experience, ability to type at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors, and strong organizational skills in preparing pleadings, motions, and