Job Overview
Law Clerk I (01024) - ). This is professional legal work for the Honorable Judge Chris Abbott, in the 1st Judicial District, Helena, Montana. Law clerks serving more than two years may be moved to senior law clerk status.
Work involves professional legal research and related clerical/administrative work in preparing memoranda, opinions, or orders for a judge. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed through conferences and written reports.
Job Duties
* Reviews, studies, researches, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities.
* Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, statement of issues involved, and 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, 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 selection and preparation of jury instructions.
* May perform courtroom duties including observing court and presiding over proceedings as a special master or referee under the district court judge's supervision.
* May assist with preparation of training materials.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): A Juris Doctorate is required. Legal research experience. Excellent writing skills. New graduates as well as experienced attorneys will be considered.
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
Application Materials
Required materials on the Montana Careers website: Resume (include dates and supervisor's name/phone), Cover Letter, Three Professional References, Writing Sample, Unofficial Law School Transcript (if less than 3 years from JD).
Applications without the required documents will not be reviewed. When submitting, check the "relevant document" box to ensure attachments upload correctly.
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References.
Work Conditions
Working hours may include evenings and weekends. Travel may be required. 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.
Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom.
Benefits & Notice
The Judicial Branch offers opportunities to make a difference in the community and to advance your career. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, holidays, and opportunities for professional growth. Public Service Loan Forgiveness may apply.
Telework: Telework eligible (full-time telework not available; schedule must be supervisor approved).
Pay: Salary listed as $30.14 hourly. Other details: number of openings, schedule (Full-Time), shift (Day Job), and location (Helena).
Contact
Contact Name: Katie Erickson | Email: | Phone:
Posting Date: Jun 30, 2025. Closing Date: Ongoing.
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