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Judicial Branch:

Work/life balance Family friendly policies Dedicated and caring colleagues Health coverage Retirement plans Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year) Opportunities and room for professional growth Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF Famous for our wide-open spaces and diversity in landscape, we offer a variety of wildlife and cultural history. This area is much the way Lewis and Clark found it in 1805. Malta hosts the CM Russell National Wildlife Refuge (including the western portion of Fort Peck Lake) and Bowdoin Bird Refuge, which offer opportunities for deer, antelope, elk and upland game bird viewing and hunting. Malta is one of the notable stops on the Montana Dinosaur Trail with two excellent facilities on the trail. For more information, please visit https://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/malta.

Job Overview:

Law clerks serving more than two years may be moved to senior law clerk status. This is professional legal work performed for the Honorable Yvonne Laird of the 17th Judicial District in Malta, Montana. Work involves the performance of professional legal research and other related clerical/administrative work in the preparation of memoranda, opinions, or orders for a judge concerning the cases before him/her. Work is performed under general supervision of a judge and is reviewed through conferences and written reports.

Job Duties:

Reviews, studies, research, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities. Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, statement of issues involved, draft opinions and orders including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge. Compiles references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations. Confers with judge concerning legal questions, legal theories, construction of documents, and preparation of orders. Attends court sessions to hear testimony and record necessary case information; maintains records attendant to court proceedings; assists judge in the selection and preparation of jury instructions. May perform courtroom duties including recording court testimony or arguments and providing bailiff services. May transcribe the record of court proceedings if required by the position. May maintain a law library collection. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors): Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal reference. Knowledge of trial court practices, rules, and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people. Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles. Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others. Ability to transcribe audio tapes, if required by the position. Skill in the operation of a computer with word processing and legal research software. Skill in the operation of electronic recording equipment to record trial court proceedings.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom.

Physical Demands:

Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds such as papers and files. Some positions may require periods of extended sitting, standing or computer use. Some positions may require standing on a ladder to retrieve files from high shelves. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): A Juris Doctorate is required. Excellent writing skills Legal research experience. New graduates as well as experienced attorneys will be considered. Admission to the State Bar of Montana is not required.

Applicant Pool Statement :

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment :

Not Applicable Salary:

$ 31.14 - 31.14

Hourly Telework Eligibility :

Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility :

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings :

Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-Time Job Type :

Standard Shift :

Day Job Travel :

Yes, 5 % of the

Time Primary Location :

Malta Agency :

Judicial Branch Union :

000 -

None Posting Date :

Aug 7, 2026, 4:03:12 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) :

Ongoing Required Application Materials :

Cover Letter, Resume, References Contact Name :

Mandi Edlin |

Contact Email :

Mandi.edlin@mt.gov |

Contact Phone :

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