[DOJ Logo - Can also use to return to the home page] *Division Overview:* Montana’s*Division of Criminal Investigation *is a diverse public safety team of professionals who provide a full range of criminal investigative services to state, local, and tribal law enforcement. From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics, criminal records, cybercrime, human trafficking, missing persons, or through training public safety officers, DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support. The professionals within DCI are the lifeline of support for public safety. With a doctrine of service, honor, and justice, this statewide organization provides the best in critical, accurate, and timely service to protect our citizens. *Job Overview*: The*Legal Assistant*is responsible for a variety of legal and administrative support services as provided to attorneys in the unit. Duties include tracking case materials, milestones, deadlines, and important dates; preparing legal documents; providing support to trial preparation activities; conducting research in response to various requests; formatting, processing, tracking and otherwise monitoring new or modified administrative rules for the Agency; and providing a variety of general administrative support services to the office. *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. *Preferred Qualifications:* · One year of training in legal terminology or · One year of experience in a legal office. *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 * Intensive Background * Driving History Check ** *HOW TO APPLY: * // /To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application/. Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”. _Your Résumé_: 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 résumé 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. [E-Verify® Logo] Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply. * * * * **Title:** *Legal Assistant* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25140309*