Paralegal - Legal Assistant
Location: Helena, Montana
Description: State of Montana is presently looking of Paralegal - Legal Assistant right now, this career will be delegated in Montana. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Paralegal - Legal Assistant
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date. Listing Number: 10849-13DA
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Public Health and Human Services
Human Resources P.O. Box 4210
Helena , MT
59604
Phone: (406)444-3136
Fax: (406)444-0262
TTY: (406)444-2590
E-mail: hhsea@mt.gov
Position
Number(s):
69137131
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Helena
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
8/6/2013
Closing Date:
8/20/2013
Department:
Public Health and Human Services
Division:
Director's Office
Bureau:
Office of Legal Affairs
Union:
none
Band/Grade:
06
! State Application Required:
Yes
Salary! :
$19.15 - $23.94
Salary Unit:
Yearly
Additional Salary Information: Depending on qualifications and internal equity.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules.
Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Special Information:
Do you have legal office experience? Are you ready to trade in your billable hour requirement and have a meaningful career in public service? This position is a Paralegal - Legal Assistant with the Department of Public Health and Human Services . We are looking for employees who can help us to provide services to promote healthy people, healthy communities.
For this position we offer yearly benefits , which include:
A contribution of $8,796/year towards health, life, dental, and optional v! ision insurance;
Choice between two defined retirement benefit plans and an optional 457(b) deferred compensation;
Fifteen days paid vacation, twelve days sick leave, and ten paid holidays.
The essential functions of this job do require extensive keyboarding and occasional travel. This position will mainly support the attorneys assigned to human resource issues which may involve individuals who are hostile and volatile.
This is a modified position with funding secured through June 30th, 2015.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Background Check
Duties:
The position involves investigating and researching legal issues with the primary focus on human resource related issues. Responsibilities include: 1) Preparing legal correspondence and pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for attorney review; 2) Obtaining and/or developing witness statements and evidence to ev! aluate the merits of matters; and 3) Drafting legal analysis relevant t! o matters providing a recommendation to the counsel based on facts and interpretation of policy and legal theory.
Competencies:Required for the first day of work:
Knowledge of legal research using Lexis and investigative techniques.
Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of investigation.
Knowledge of laws and regulations related to human resource issues such as human rights, disability accommodation, family medical leave, grievances (union and non-union), unemployment insurance, and so forth. Considerable knowledge of administrative law and litigation process including court procedures.
Ability to apply the Rules of Professional Conduct and Canons of Ethics.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including using correct legal citations and terminology.
Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, in! cluding using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, internet and other computer programs.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with courses in Law, Paralegal Studies or a related field.
Two years of job-related experience such as legal investigation or assistance.
Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Materials Required: None Required
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to State of Montana.
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