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Job Description - Law Clerk I (13051) (25142511)
Position Title: Law Clerk I
The first review of applications will be November 12th, 2025. This position will be posted until filled. Please submit the required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:
Resume -
Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.
Three Professional References
Writing Sample
Applications with missing required documents will not be reviewed in the recruitment process.
The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. Travel may be required and working hours may include evenings & weekends.
Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch Work/life balance, family friendly policies, dedicated and caring colleagues, health coverage, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (up to 38 per year), opportunities and room for professional growth, public service loan forgiveness.
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 Judge Zink of the 13th Judicial District in Billings, Montana. This position’s start date is January 2nd, 2026.
Work involves the performance of professional legal research and related clerical/administrative work in the preparation of memoranda, opinions, or orders for a judge concerning cases before him/her. Work is performed under general supervision of a judge and is reviewed through conferences and written reports.
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
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 relationships 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.
Minimum Qualifications • A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Legal research experience.
• Excellent writing skills.
Salary $30.14 - 30.14 hourly. Telework eligibility: Not telework eligible. Benefits package eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.
Number of Openings 1
Employee Status Regular Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type Standard
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes, 5% of the Time
Primary Location Billings (Agency: Judicial Branch Union: 000 - None)
Posting Date Oct 24, 2025 (Closing Date: Ongoing)
Required Application Materials Cover Letter, Resume, References
Contact Name: Mandi Edlin | Email: mandi.edlin@mt.gov | Phone: 406-841-2965
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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Position Title: Law Clerk I
The first review of applications will be November 12th, 2025. This position will be posted until filled. Please submit the required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:
Resume -
Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.
Three Professional References
Writing Sample
Applications with missing required documents will not be reviewed in the recruitment process.
The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. Travel may be required and working hours may include evenings & weekends.
Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch Work/life balance, family friendly policies, dedicated and caring colleagues, health coverage, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (up to 38 per year), opportunities and room for professional growth, public service loan forgiveness.
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 Judge Zink of the 13th Judicial District in Billings, Montana. This position’s start date is January 2nd, 2026.
Work involves the performance of professional legal research and related clerical/administrative work in the preparation of memoranda, opinions, or orders for a judge concerning cases before him/her. Work is performed under general supervision of a judge and is reviewed through conferences and written reports.
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
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 relationships 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.
Minimum Qualifications • A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Legal research experience.
• Excellent writing skills.
Salary $30.14 - 30.14 hourly. Telework eligibility: Not telework eligible. Benefits package eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.
Number of Openings 1
Employee Status Regular Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type Standard
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes, 5% of the Time
Primary Location Billings (Agency: Judicial Branch Union: 000 - None)
Posting Date Oct 24, 2025 (Closing Date: Ongoing)
Required Application Materials Cover Letter, Resume, References
Contact Name: Mandi Edlin | Email: mandi.edlin@mt.gov | Phone: 406-841-2965
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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