Paralegal – Legal Research & Case Management Support

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Legal Services, Employment Standards Division, seeks a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support. You will draft and file documents, research statutes, organize case materials, and assist staff attorneys in matters before courts and agencies.

This role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and professional collaboration, with mentoring from staff attorneys and exposure to the full lifecycle of a legal case, from investigation to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting legal work through legal research, writing, litigation support, case preparation, document review, records management, or comparable administrative coordination.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, regulations, court requirements, policies, procedures, or other authoritative materials.
• Experience preparing, proofreading, organizing, and filing formal documents requiring accuracy, consistency,

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research: Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, codes, court decisions, rules, and other legal authorities to support staff attorneys and case preparation.
• Prepare legal documents: Drafts briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, affidavits, subpoenas, discovery requests, amended articles, and related documents for attorney review and use.
• File legal materials: Prepares and files documents with state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and hearing offices in accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines.
• Investigate case matters: Assists with fact development by interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, reviewing information, and organizing supporting documentation.
• Manage case records: Maintains, organizes, and updates case files and legal records to promote accuracy, accessibility, confidentiality, and efficient legal operations.
• Track critical deadlines: Calendars hearings, briefing schedules, filing deadlines, and other key dates; provides reminders to attorneys and relevant parties.
• Coordinate professionally: Communicates and collaborates effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, agency staff, and outside parties in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Prioritize legal support: Manages multiple cases and assignments, adjusts priorities as needs change, and completes work accurately within tight deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Court filings

Case management

Calendar management

Fact investigation

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Job description

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Legal Services, Employment Standards Division, seeks a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support. You will draft and file documents, research statutes, organize case materials, and assist staff attorneys in matters before courts and agencies.

This role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and professional collaboration, with mentoring from staff attorneys and exposure to the full lifecycle of a legal case, from investigation to