Legal Assistant

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Public Service Commission seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Legal, Regulatory, and Centralized Services Divisions. This non-litigating role involves document processing and IT support, under the Chief Legal Counsel and Commission Secretary.

The position is temporary through June 30, 2027, with potential funding renewal or termination thereafter. Responsibilities include proofreading service documents, managing docket filings in REDDI, updating website content, and assisting with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year legal or general office experience.
• Familiarity with Lexis/Westlaw and legal research materials.
• Ability to learn the agency's docket management system.

Responsibilities

• Document Processing: proofread Certifications of Service and other documents.
• Create, maintain, and update certificate of services for PSC filings.
• Prepare coversheets for PSC rulemaking filings.
• Arrange for legal ads to be placed in newspapers.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Microsoft Office 365

Docket management system

Discretion & ethics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Legal Assistant (26142203)

Position Title:

Legal Assistant - ( 26142203 )

The Montana Public Service Commission (Commission) seeks a legal assistant to aid our agency in exercising regulatory oversight of some of the largest essential industries in Montana. The Commission works to ensure fair prices, responsible business practices, and reliable services for Montana customers. The successful candidate will join our legal team who finds the work to be interesting, meaningful, and critical to our agency’s goal of serving the citizens of Montana extraordinarily well.

The Commission is the head of the Montana Department of Public Service Regulation, a small state agency with a big impact. The Commission is composed of 5 elected Commissioners representing every region of beautiful Montana. Commonly referred to as the PSC, our agency is staffed by a team of approximately 33 professionals in the Legal, Regulatory, and Centralized Services Divisions. The PSC is responsible for supervising monopolistic industries within Montana to ensure fair prices, responsible business practices, and sustainable, reliable service for the Montana customers who rely upon them. Regulated industries currently include privately held power, water, sewer, telecommunications, sanitation, and certain commercial transportation providers. The PSC also plays a vital role in railway and pipeline safety. The agency has a clear and well-defined strategic plan to enhance our operations, work environment, and value to the public. Our team includes seasoned leaders with expertise and institutional knowledge coupled with newly elected commissioners with innovative ideas for the agency.

Works under the supervision of the agency Chief Legal Counsel and the agency Commission Secretary.

This position is a modified position effective through June 30, 2027. After this date, the position may be permanently funded or subject to termination.

Duties: Document Processing (65%)

• Proofreading Certifications of Service and other service documents.
• Creating, maintaining, and updating certificate of services for PSC filings.
• Preparing coversheets for PSC rulemaking filings.
• Arranging for legal ads to be placed in appropriate newspapers.
• Creating bulletins in Gov Delivery.
• Processing third-party tariff filings.
• Opening new docket in the Commission's Replacement Electronic Database for Docket Information (REDDI).
• Accepting/rejecting third party filings.
• Exchanging documents with document remediation contractors.
• Monitoring deadlines for the return of documents from document remediation contractors.
• Negotiating deadlines as appropriate with document remediation contractors.

IT Support: (30%)

• Upload public records request information to the Commission website.
• Update rulemaking information on the Commission website.
• Handle IT matters during public Commission meetings, hearings, and listening sessions.
• Provide back-up coverage for front desk services.
• Assist with trouble shooting REDDI problems.
• Prepare training materials for using REDDI.
• Create and edit website content.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Special Information:

Please note that the Legal Assistant position is a non-litigating position.

Applications received by September 13, 2026, will be given priority consideration. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.

Benefits:

On the first day of employment, employees and eligible dependents receive health coverage with medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions including free health care provided by the Montana Health Care Center. Wellness programs, life insurance, and retirement plan choices are offered.

New employees also receive prorated 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and paid holidays including a floating holiday. Flexible schedules may be considered as work/life balance is healthy and encouraged.

• Excellent legal writing skills.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, multitasking and time management skills.
• Excellent legal research skills, including working knowledge of electronic legal research platforms (e.g. Lexis/Westlaw) and printed research materials. Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
• Strong digital literacy skills, including intermediate-to-advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365 and common technologies (e.g. personal computers and office machines).
• Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts.
• Ability to learn, understand, and consistently utilize the agency's online docket management system.
• Strong sense of discretion, integrity, and professional responsibility in handling confidential and/or sensitive material.
• Strong sense of the chain of command, decorum, and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and individually.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when critiqued.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year legal or general office experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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: $

25.00 - 27.50 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

No

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Public Service Commission Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 3, 2026, 7:12:07 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

Contact Name : Centralized Services Division | Contact Email : PSCHumanResources/[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.