Legal Secretary - Conflict Defender Division

State of Montana
Bozeman, MT
Category Legal
Job Description
Role Overview

The Legal Secretary is instrumental in ensuring the effective operations of Public Defender offices by performing a variety of high-level administrative and legal office support activities.

What You Will Do

The Legal Secretary will manage and provide information regarding requests from clients, courts, and office staff, arrange meetings, create and maintain court calendars, and format, draft, and prepare legal documents.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of directly related office experience, and effective written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of office administrative processes and procedures, bookkeeping, and recordkeeping.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of directly related office experience
  • Knowledge of office administrative processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of bookkeeping and recordkeeping
  • Effective written and oral communication skills

Benefits

  • Health coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Work/life balance
  • Flexible schedules
  • Opportunities and room for professional growth
  • Telework (when applicable)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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