Remote-Eligible Legal Assistant — Regulatory Filings & IT Support

PowerLines; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Public Service Commission in Helena seeks a Legal Assistant to support document processing, IT duties, and general office tasks. The role involves proofreading, filing management, and coordinating with contractors to ensure timely PSC submissions.

The position is non-litigating, with benefits including health coverage, paid leave, and flexible scheduling consideration. Telework eligible, with a full-time telework option not available, and rolling interviews after September 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Proofread Certifications of Service and other documents.
• Create, maintain and update PSC filings and certificates.
• Prepare coversheets for rulemaking filings.
• Publish legal ads in newspapers as needed.
• Monitor deadlines with document remediation contractors.
• Upload public records and update rulemaking information on the website.
• Provide IT support during meetings and for REDDI issues.
• Back up front desk coverage and assist with IT matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Organization

Legal research

Digital literacy

Legal terminology

Docket system

Discretion

Professionalism

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office 365

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

Montana Public Service Commission in Helena seeks a Legal Assistant to support document processing, IT duties, and general office tasks. The role involves proofreading, filing management, and coordinating with contractors to ensure timely PSC submissions.

The position is non-litigating, with benefits including health coverage, paid leave, and flexible scheduling consideration. Telework eligible, with a full-time telework option not available, and rolling interviews after September 13, 2026.