Administrative Assistant- State's Attorney's Office

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides a variety of administrative and secretarial support to the Montana Department of Justice’s Attorney General’s Office. The role includes greeting and welcoming guests, receiving and delivering incoming and outgoing mail and packages, answering calls, and directing them as needed. It also involves scheduling meetings and coordinating office activities, including managing supply orders and maintaining breakroom and conference spaces.

The State’s Attorney’s Office works to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law on behalf of the people of Montana. Its divisions include the Solicitor General’s Office, Criminal Prosecution, Appellate Services, Civil Services, and Consumer Protection. The office defends Montana’s laws, addresses constitutional challenges, determines the legal sufficiency of ballot initiatives, prosecutes criminals, handles litigation from district court proceedings through appeal, and conducts complex antitrust litigation.

Requirements

• 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.
• Attach a résumé with work experience, job duties, employment dates, and reasons for leaving each job.
• Successful applicants are subject to criminal history fingerprint/name-based and driving history checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Attorney General’s Office.
• Greet and welcome guests.
• Receive and deliver incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Answer calls and direct them as needed.
• Schedule meetings.
• Coordinate office activities.
• Manage supply orders.
• Maintain breakroom and conference spaces.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED