Law Clerk I (09002)

Job Overview

Law clerks serving more than two years may be moved to senior law clerk status. This is professional legal work performed for the Honorable Gregory Bonilla of the 9th Judicial District in Shelby, Montana. Remote work will be considered.

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, 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, legal 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 the selection and preparation of jury instructions.
• Maintains a law library collection.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (Behaviors)

• Knowledge of general law, state law, established precedent, and sources of legal reference.
• Knowledge of trial court practices, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles.
• Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to transcribe audio tapes, if required by the position.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word processing and legal research software.
• Skill in the operation of electronic recording equipment to record trial court proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications (Education And Experience)

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Legal research experience.
• Excellent writing skills.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom. Physical Demands: Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds such as papers and files. Some positions may require periods of extended sitting, standing or computer use. Some positions may require standing on a ladder to retrieve files from high shelves.

Physical Demands

• Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds such as papers and files.
• Some positions may require periods of extended sitting, standing or computer use.
• Some positions may require standing on a ladder to retrieve files from high shelves.

Minimum Qualifications (Education And Experience)

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• Legal research experience.
• Excellent writing skills.

Training Assignment

Not Applicable

Salary

$30.14 - 30.14 Hourly

Telework Eligibility

Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility

• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave & Holidays
• Retail Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day

Job Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Shelby

Agency

Judicial Branch

Union

000 - None

Posting Date

Jun 9, 2026, 10:48:50 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

Ongoing

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Mandi Edlin
• Contact Email: mandi.edlin@mt.gov
• Contact Phone: 406-841-2965