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BIG HORN COUNTY

ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. BOX 908
HARDIN, MT 59034

RECRUITMENT NO. OPENING DATE CLOSING DATE 25-35 December 15, 2025 Until Filled

POSITION: Legal Assistant

LOCATION: Big Horn County Attorney’s Office

SALARY: $17.50 per hour, plus benefits

DUTY HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

MAJOR DUTIES: Conducts the office activities relating to the function of the County Attorney’s office; maintains contact with the public, courts, attorneys, and other agencies on behalf of the County Attorney. Accurately prepares, submits, follows up and records documents for courts; communicates orally and in writing to others; prepares a variety of legal documents and materials; ability to originate documents, data and correspondence for the County Attorney. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or its equivalent, plus two (2) years of office experience required; computer experience required. Must have ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; must be extremely organized. Must respect and safeguard non-public confidential information and the privacy of victims/witnesses, employees and elected officials. Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and spoken, and must be friendly, professional, tactful and courteous at all times. Must possess a valid Montana Driver License and must be an insurable driver.

NOTE: A written test and oral interview will be administered.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING: The successful applicant must undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

DISTRIBUTION: Countywide

DEADLINE: Applications taken until position is filled.

BIG HORN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NOTHING IN THIS RECRUITMENT BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO GUARANTEE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. IF YOU ARE CLAIMING PREFERENCE, PLEASE SUBMIT PROOF WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

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