Legal Secretary 1

The Legal Services Program at Montana State Hospital is responsible for providing legal representation for patients in commitment proceedings, advocating on behalf of patients, periodically interviewing individual patients, reviewing patients’ treatment records, and ensuring that patients’ legal rights are protected. This position will provide legal assistance to the attorney to ensure an efficient delivery of legal services. This position will also perform administrative duties associated with daily office functions and management of the six-person Mental Disabilities Board of Visitors. **Essential Functions:** Assist in daily office functions for the Legal Service Program · Prepare and draft various documents and letters. · Organize and maintain case files. · Perform office support functions, such as answering phones, mailing and opening correspondence, ordering supplies and making copies. · File all necessary legal paperwork and court documents. · Track all pending court cases. · Up...