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Civil Legal Assistant
City of Great Falls —Great Falls, MT
- $24.93 - $29.33 an hour
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Civil Legal Assistant

City of Great Falls -
Great Falls, MT

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.93 - $29.33 an hour
6 hours ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Report writing
Workflow management (operations management method)
Computer literacy
Operations coordination
Professional ethics
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Continuous improvement
Law office experience
Operational excellence initiatives
Grammar Experience
Editing

Full Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

Responsibility for assisting Civil Division of the City Legal Department with highly varied legal department office and operations functions including office work-flow management, processing public records requests, contract compliance review, administration of small works roster, along with reception, filing, calendaring, and customer service. Work is performed under the direction of the City Attorney.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK

Responsible for administering and continuously improving the department’s system for intake, tracking, and capturing of legal matters and legal work. Ensures that new matters are appropriately received, categorized, assigned, and recorded; maintains accurate matter and workload information; supports automated workflows for collecting and routing information; and ensures that substantive legal advice and work product are captured, organized, and stored for future retrieval and reuse. 15%
Completes or facilitates the completion and processing of record requests, formal documents, applications, notices, and invoices to ensure the appropriate information and internal processes have applied. 15%

Prepares legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and other documents for review, approval and use by the attorneys. 10%
Assists with records management, including filing, retention, destruction and organization procedures and requirements. 10%
Prepares documents for third party distribution by ensuring private or confidential information is protected and provided to attorneys for review before distribution. 7%
Identifies opportunities to improve intake, tracking, reporting, knowledge capture, and workflow processes through automation and other technology. 5%
Evaluates and refers information requests that are complex or sensitive to another employee for action; takes messages and directs to the proper source for assistance. Sorts and delivers mail; prepares materials for mailing or internal distribution. 5%
Assists attorneys in preparing, calendaring, and scheduling for hearings, closings, trials, and other functions as needed. 5%
Completes processing accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable and miscellaneous billing for the Legal Department and in compliance with financial policies and procedures. 5%
Serves as principal budget support staff by managing and reconciling legal department yearly budget for review for the City Attorney. 5%
Maintains and runs Small Works Roster for the City. 5%
Reviews all City contracts for insurance requirements. 5%
Provides reception to callers and visitors to City Attorney’s office, answering or directing inquiries from the public or other departments. 3%
Composes and types letters, agreements, reports, documents and other written material, requiring formatting, data collection or tabulation in accordance with the request of the originator. 3%
Files legal documents with court clerks. 2%

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent.
Five years of legal office experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Employee must possess or have the ability to obtain valid Montana driver’s license.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

Ability to effectively support the operation and continuous improvement of legal operations systems and workflows, including the ability to identify process inefficiencies, understand operational needs, learn and apply new technologies, and work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, IT personnel, and other City departments to develop practical solutions.
Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with others while maintaining respectful, professional relationships with co-workers, supervisors, outside attorneys, court officials, and the general public, including effectively handling difficult situations.
Ability to read and interpret general business mail

Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Proficiency in editing, grammar and spelling.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from City departments, elected officials, and the general public.
Ability to work independently, to adapt to change in the workplace, including unexpected delays or events, and to react well under pressure.
Ability to understand and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and demonstrate integrity in handling confidential information.
Ability to adhere to applicable ethical standards and policies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Efficient Organization Skills
Meticulous Accuracy
Proficient Computer Skills
Focused Customer Service
Responsible Ethical Conduct
Highest Degree of Confidentiality

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not supervise staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to perform general sedentary work and to lift and carry up to 40 pounds at a time; stand, walk, sit, bend, ride, grasp, push, pull and perform similar body movements; possession of hand/eye coordination sufficient to use office equipment and to operate a motor vehicle; the ability to talk and hear in person and by telephone; and the ability to see and read instructions and legal documents.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

The work week is Sunday through Saturday. The work schedule is 40 hours and generally performed Monday through Friday. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Any overtime must be authorized prior to working.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site training and educational opportunities.

Full-time Employee Benefits

The City of Great Falls offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employee including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement/pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time non-union employees. Union employees receive longevity pay. Optional plans are available for employees, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts.

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