Judicial Admin Assistant II — Court Operations & Support

Water Resources Office; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Family-friendly policies

Opportunities for growth

PSLF - may qualify

Job summary

Montana Judicial Branch seeks a Judicial Administrative Assistant II to support three Montana Supreme Court Justices with legal and administrative tasks. The role involves preparing weekly orders, proofreading opinions, assembling agendas, and handling mail and filings promptly.

Responsibilities include updating court documents, assisting with website updates, and providing secretarial support while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or clerical studies or similar field.
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Types, edits, and proofreads legal and court documents for grammar and format.
• Enter or update case information in databases and track status across stages.
• Distribute memoranda, opinions, and court documents to appropriate staff.
• Draft simple orders for review by justices or law clerks.
• Maintain filing systems and assist in keeping court websites updated.
• Answer calls professionally and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Legal terminology

Proofreading

Court document handling

Confidentiality

Communication

Word processing

Education

Associate degree in business or clerical studies

3 years of legal experience

Job description

Montana Judicial Branch seeks a Judicial Administrative Assistant II to support three Montana Supreme Court Justices with legal and administrative tasks. The role involves preparing weekly orders, proofreading opinions, assembling agendas, and handling mail and filings promptly.

Responsibilities include updating court documents, assisting with website updates, and providing secretarial support while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.