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CUSTER COUNTY Paralegal in MILES CITY, Montana
The employer is hiring for a full-time permanent Paralegal position with the Custer County Attorney's office. The position is a grade 12 dependent on experience, with a 40 hour work week. Experience is preferred and the employer offers excellent benefits. Will assist the County Attorney in legal research, trial preparation, preparing and composing legal documents, and opening court files. This position performs moderately complex and varied duties requiring knowledge of the principles and practices of legal profession, legal terminology, forms and procedures. Will require attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness, deal with sensitive information and adheres to standards of confidentiality. Must be able to communicate effectively, weigh evidence and make difficult judgements based on complex information. Will review documents and other information provided by requesting agency, gather information and evidence relevant to the criminal, civil or other matter through analysis or reports, criminal justice information or public documents and obtain information through the writing and issuance of investigative subpoenas and search warrants. Will have daily contact with the public by telephone and office visits requesting information and direction regarding legal matters, and will communicate with law enforcement officials. Education and Experience: A High School diploma, with one ( 1) year of secretarial course work at a college or technical school, plus completion of a paralegal training program; or an Associate's degree in a relevant field; or a Bachelor's degree in any course of study can be considered as satisfying the education requirement at the discretion of the County Attorney. Experience equivalent to at least two (2) years of legal secretarial work. Operation of office equipment and computers is required. Position requires knowledge of computer tracking; legal terminology; word processing software and functions; and Montana Code Annotated. Experience preferred. A complete position description is available for pickup at Job Service Miles City. Position is open until filled.