Division Overview:

The State’s Attorney’s Office in the Montana Department of Justice is dedicated to ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law on behalf of the people of Montana.

The State’s Attorney’s Office consists of Assistant Attorneys General and legal support staff that represent the State of Montana. The office includes the Solicitor General’s Office, Criminal Prosecution and Appellate Services, Civil Services and Consumer Protection. Additionally, the office provides legal expertise and litigation support to other state agencies. The functions within the office include defense of Montana’s laws as passed by the Legislature, and ballot initiatives passed by the voters; prosecution of criminals; litigation, from district court proceedings through appeal; and complex litigation of antitrust matters. Legal counsel and advice to state agencies is provided on a fee-for-service basis. Services typically include litigation, hearings officer services, and transactional work, and may relate to any legal matter regulated by the State of Montana.

Job Overview:

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing a variety of administrative and operational support to the Attorney General's Office. This includes greeting and welcoming guests, receiving, and delivering all incoming and outgoing mail and packages, answering calls, and directing as needed. Other duties include scheduling meetings, coordinating office activities, including managing supply orders, breakroom/conference space upkeep, etc.  

• Salary: $ 20.05 - 22.50 Hourly
• Fabulous State of Montana Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Work Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Located in beautiful Helena, Montana!

Minimum Qualifications:

·       High school diploma

·       Two years of experience performing a variety of office support or clerical work.

·       Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

Special Instructions:

 The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

 Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
•        Driving History Check

HOW TO APPLY: 

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.

Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.  Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required.  To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.  Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

·       Medical, dental and vision coverage

·       Retirement plans

·       Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

·       Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts

·       Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

 This Organization Participates in E-Verify.