Paralegal-Support Staff Supervisor
Location: Helena, Montana
Description: State of Montana is employing Paralegal-Support Staff Supervisor right now, this vacancy will be reside in Montana. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Paralegal-Support Staff Supervisor
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Justice
P.O. Box 201404
Helena , MT 59620-1404
Phone: (406)444-7077
Fax: (406)444-1887
TTY: Montana Relay Service at 711
E-mail: dojapps@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
41103211
Openings:
1
Location:
Helena
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
8/20/2012
Closing Date:
8/31/2012
Department:
Justice
Division:
Legal Services
Bureau:
Bargaining Unit:
na
Band/Grade:
5
State Application Required:
Yes
Salary:
$15.33 - $19.95
Salary Unit:
Hourly
Additional Salary Information: Salary negotiable depending on qualifications and salary of existing employees.
Applicant Pool: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Special Information: BENEFITS: Upon date of hire, employees are eligible for state paid premiums toward employee “core†medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage. Dependent coverage and supplemental options are also available. Employees earn 15 working days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10-11 paid holidays each year. Membership in a Retirement System with a state contribution begins upon the first day of employment (vesting criteria applies). Flexible schedules may be considered. Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.
The Montana Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer.
The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant’s qualifications may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the application materials, a structured interview, performance tests, and reference and background checks.
Materials submitted but not requested by the employer will not be considered in the selection process.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Background Check
Duties:
Provides paralegal assistance to staff attorneys.
Conducts legal research; Drafts legal documents as requested.
Prepares appropriate correspondence.
Assists staff attorneys in preparing for case trials.
This position is the line supervisor of the legal secretarial support group. Supervisory duties include: monitoring work assignments, determining and providing training needs, recruiting and hiring, evaluating performance, and approving leave requests and time sheets.
Competencies:
Attention to Detail
Commitment to Task
Communication
Integrity
Planning and Prioritizing
Teamwork
Thorough knowledge of legal research, investigative techniques, and legal concepts of state law, policies, adminisÂtrative regulations, case law, and ethical standards. Considerable knowledge of the litigation process and case procedures. Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedures, Montana District Court Rules, which govern litigation, Rules of Evidence, principles and sequencing of pleadings, submission procedures for motions and exhibits is also required. This position requires effective report and legal writing using correct legal citations and terminology, vocabulary, grammar and spelling.
This position requires knowledge of: Supervisory principles,work flow management; training methods; manual and computer tracking and database systems; organizational methods and techniques. Ability to make difficult decisions in relation to disciplinary and corrective actions.
Education/Experience:
The above knowledge, skills and abilities are usually acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, two years vocational training (preferably in paralegal studies), and three years of recent progressively responsible and related paralegal or legal secretary experience, including experience with staff supervision, document preparation, and trial support.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Materials Required: None Required
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