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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 (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
Job Overview This position conducts legal and administrative office support and judicial process coordination work for the Honorable Judge Cunningham for the 13th Judicial District in Billings, Montana. The role will start January 2, 2026. Work includes providing legal/executive/administrative office support services to one or more judges in a multi‑judge district court or a board of judges. The employee may also provide support services to a district court administrator or other court departments.
Job Duties
Types, edits, and proofreads a variety of legal and court documents for grammar, style, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and format; serves as personal and confidential assistant to the judge.
Composes letters and other correspondence and proposed legal documents; reviews pleadings, correspondence, and telephone messages for proper action or proposed response; drafts orders for the judge’s review; communicates with counsel, parties, jurors, law enforcement, and other agencies as authorized.
Arranges meetings and conferences, notifies participants, prepares and distributes agendas and materials; follows up on decision items; coordinates travel arrangements.
Organizes and coordinates incoming paperwork to keep appropriate individuals informed and to ensure timely and accurate processing of information.
Maintains hard copy and electronic calendars of case status, conferences, and other events; schedules cases for the judge; reminds judge and others of dates and events; pulls files and obtains other information required for court, conferences, and meetings; maintains filing systems; orders office supplies; maintains the judge’s law library.
Receives, screens, and routes incoming telephone calls and provides information as authorized; screens mail; schedules matters for hearing; maintains judge’s personal calendar.
Answers telephone in a professional, confidential, and courteous manner; screens calls, takes messages, and provides information as authorized.
May arrange for, attend, and electronically record court proceedings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology and format.
Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
Thorough knowledge of legal office practices, procedures, equipment, and standard office assistant techniques.
Considerable knowledge of court procedures, preferably in a trial court.
Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Zoom and regularly coordinate, set up, and operate Zoom for hearings.
Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex verbal and written instructions.
Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality in work assignments.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to operate a computer with word‑processing software.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
Ability to maintain extensive file systems accurately.
Ability to work well in cooperation with others, execute tasks promptly as assigned, be self‑directed and well‑organized, and work well under pressure.
Ability to deal with irate or upset people calmly.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county attorney staff, public defender, attorneys, other judges, employees of the district court, and the public.
Skill in the operation of office equipment.
Working Conditions Position requires activities such as sitting for long periods, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing stairs, lifting, moving, and carrying light to medium objects, and operating office equipment.
Physical Demands The work is performed primarily in an office environment and involves exposure to normal, everyday risks typical of offices.
Licensure and Certification Requirements Possession of a valid Montana driver’s license may be required for some positions; proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle for state business.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)
Associate degree in business or clerical studies or a similar field, OR
At least two (2) years of progressively responsible legal experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position; experience in a legal setting is required and can substitute for the associate degree.
Experience as a high‑level assistant is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $24.78 – $24.78 per hour. Telework eligibility: Not Telework Eligible. Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.
Job Details Number of Openings: 1. Employee Status: Regular. Schedule: Full‑Time. Job Type: Standard. Shift: Day. Travel: Yes, 5 % of the time. Primary Location: Billings. Agency: Judicial Branch. Union: None.
Application Closing Date Posting Date: Oct 24 2025. Closing Date: Ongoing.
Required Application Materials Cover Letter, Resume, References.
Contact Information Contact Name: Mandi Edlin. Email: mandi.edlin@mt.gov. Phone: 406–841–2965.
EEO Statement 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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Work/life balance
Family friendly policies
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
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
Job Overview This position conducts legal and administrative office support and judicial process coordination work for the Honorable Judge Cunningham for the 13th Judicial District in Billings, Montana. The role will start January 2, 2026. Work includes providing legal/executive/administrative office support services to one or more judges in a multi‑judge district court or a board of judges. The employee may also provide support services to a district court administrator or other court departments.
Job Duties
Types, edits, and proofreads a variety of legal and court documents for grammar, style, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and format; serves as personal and confidential assistant to the judge.
Composes letters and other correspondence and proposed legal documents; reviews pleadings, correspondence, and telephone messages for proper action or proposed response; drafts orders for the judge’s review; communicates with counsel, parties, jurors, law enforcement, and other agencies as authorized.
Arranges meetings and conferences, notifies participants, prepares and distributes agendas and materials; follows up on decision items; coordinates travel arrangements.
Organizes and coordinates incoming paperwork to keep appropriate individuals informed and to ensure timely and accurate processing of information.
Maintains hard copy and electronic calendars of case status, conferences, and other events; schedules cases for the judge; reminds judge and others of dates and events; pulls files and obtains other information required for court, conferences, and meetings; maintains filing systems; orders office supplies; maintains the judge’s law library.
Receives, screens, and routes incoming telephone calls and provides information as authorized; screens mail; schedules matters for hearing; maintains judge’s personal calendar.
Answers telephone in a professional, confidential, and courteous manner; screens calls, takes messages, and provides information as authorized.
May arrange for, attend, and electronically record court proceedings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology and format.
Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
Thorough knowledge of legal office practices, procedures, equipment, and standard office assistant techniques.
Considerable knowledge of court procedures, preferably in a trial court.
Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Zoom and regularly coordinate, set up, and operate Zoom for hearings.
Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex verbal and written instructions.
Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality in work assignments.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to operate a computer with word‑processing software.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
Ability to maintain extensive file systems accurately.
Ability to work well in cooperation with others, execute tasks promptly as assigned, be self‑directed and well‑organized, and work well under pressure.
Ability to deal with irate or upset people calmly.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county attorney staff, public defender, attorneys, other judges, employees of the district court, and the public.
Skill in the operation of office equipment.
Working Conditions Position requires activities such as sitting for long periods, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing stairs, lifting, moving, and carrying light to medium objects, and operating office equipment.
Physical Demands The work is performed primarily in an office environment and involves exposure to normal, everyday risks typical of offices.
Licensure and Certification Requirements Possession of a valid Montana driver’s license may be required for some positions; proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle for state business.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)
Associate degree in business or clerical studies or a similar field, OR
At least two (2) years of progressively responsible legal experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position; experience in a legal setting is required and can substitute for the associate degree.
Experience as a high‑level assistant is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $24.78 – $24.78 per hour. Telework eligibility: Not Telework Eligible. Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.
Job Details Number of Openings: 1. Employee Status: Regular. Schedule: Full‑Time. Job Type: Standard. Shift: Day. Travel: Yes, 5 % of the time. Primary Location: Billings. Agency: Judicial Branch. Union: None.
Application Closing Date Posting Date: Oct 24 2025. Closing Date: Ongoing.
Required Application Materials Cover Letter, Resume, References.
Contact Information Contact Name: Mandi Edlin. Email: mandi.edlin@mt.gov. Phone: 406–841–2965.
EEO Statement 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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