Paralegal

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Director’s Office, Office of Administrative Hearings.
The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) adjudicates contested case hearings under federal regulations, the Montana Administrative Procedures Act, and the Administrative Rules of Montana for all programs administered by the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). This position provides a variety of paralegal and administrative assistance to the Administrative Law Judges, department staff, the Board of Public Assistance, and the public.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of legal procedures.
• Knowledge of administrative law and administrative hearings process.
• Knowledge of legal formatting requirements.
• Knowledge of legal research.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including proper legal citations, legal terminology, and business-like telephone etiquette.
• Strong attention to details, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems.
• Ability to proficiently multi-task operating a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheet, word processing, database, email, internet, and other computer programs.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and high attention to detail while working in a high passed environment.
• Ability to effectively work as part of a team and adapt to the changing needs of the office.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies from an accredited institution or
• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university; or
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university and completion of no less than 18 semester credits of course work offered by a qualified paralegal studies program; or
• Certification by the national association of legal assistants or the National Federation of Paralegal Associations; or
• Has received a high school diploma or its equivalent and has performed not less than 4,800 hours of substantive legal work under the supervision of a licensed lawyer documented by the certification of the lawyer or lawyers under whom the work was done and has completed at least five hours of approved continuing legal education in the area of legal ethics and professional responsibility; or
• Has graduated from an accredited law school and has not been disbarred or suspended from the practice of law by any jurisdiction.
• Two years job-related experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides a variety of paralegal and administrative assistance to the Administrative Law Judges, department staff, the Board of Public Assistance, and the public.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree