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Qualifications
What are we looking for?
Education and Experience:
· Two years of job-related college or vocational training in paralegal studies, business or public administration; or a related discipline appropriate to the position
· Two years of experience in a legal environment
Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Competencies:
Knowledge of\:
- Legal terminology, forms, and documents.
- Court rules, procedures and operations
- Database management
- Website monitoring and updating
- Document archiving and management.
Ability to:
· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people
· Prioritize tasks and create work plans to achieve long-term goals
· Maintain confidentiality and handle stressful situations
· Utilize the Microsoft Office Suite in at least an intermediate capacity.
Does this sound like you?
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references. In your cover letter tell us how your knowledge and work experience have prepared you for this position.
What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency?
Ø Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
o Work/Life Balance
o Health Coverage
o Retirement plans
o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
o And more…
Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
Other important information to be aware of.
· This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
· Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your 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.
Why should you keep reading and consider working here?
We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the Montana Tax Appeal Board, an agency attached to the State of Montana Department of Administration. Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships, built on mutual trust and respect. We will challenge you to be the best you can be and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed.
(You can learn more about us here.)
What is this career opportunity?
The Montana Tax Appeal Board (MTAB) resolves disputes within an independent tax appeal system for issues relating to valuation and classification of property and other state taxation appeals. The Board is the court of record for tax disputes in Montana and hears appeals from decisions of the 56 county tax appeal boards, primarily involving residential, commercial and agricultural property valuation. MTAB also takes original jurisdiction in all matters involving state income taxes, corporate taxes, severance taxes, centrally assessed property and new industry property, motor fuels taxes, vehicle taxes, and tobacco tax.
The legal secretary position provides legal, administrative and general office support to the three Administrative Law Judges who make up the Board. This position is also the primary point of contact for county tax appeal boards, assists with planning education and training for counties and facilitates open communication lines between MTAB and county boards.
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