Self Help Law Administrator

JOB TITLE:  Court Self Help Program Administrator – Position #21101422

POSITION LOCATION: Court Administrator's Office, Helena, MT

 

POSITION STATUS/SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday - Friday

 

SALARY AND GRADE LEVEL: Grade 17, $23.00 per hour

 

JOB POSTING STATUS: External

SPECIAL INFORMATION:  

 

The Court Help Program is a court based legal services program. The purpose of the Court Help Program is to increase court efficiency by assisting self-represented litigants with access to legal forms and information.

 

The Program Administrator performs professional advanced level work by administering and coordinating the Montana Supreme Court, Court Help Program. Work includes providing assistance and training to staff and center volunteers; collecting and analyzing evaluation data for all components of the Program; and serving as a liaison among various agencies and organizations responsible for implementing the Program. Regular contact with, updates to, and input from the Montana Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission and the State Bar’s Justice Initiatives Committee. Work is performed under the supervision of the Court Services Director. The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the management, coordination, administration, oversight, and evaluation of the Court Help Law Program in accordance with established statutes, court rules, policies, procedures, and regulations. More information on the Court Help Program can be found at www.courts.mt.gov/selfhelp.

Essential Functions:   (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

·      Knowledge of resources and forms available for self-represented litigants in Montana is preferred.

 

·      Knowledge of the systems for delivering civil legal services to persons with limited financial means in Montana is preferred.

 

·      Work effectively with diverse people and groups.

 

·      Communicate effectively in public settings, including making public presentations and leading trainings.

 

·      Research, evaluation, statistical analysis, and report writing.

 

·      Operation of personal computer equipment, including competent utilization of spreadsheet, word processing, and graphic software applications.

 

·      Ability to organize, implement, and maintain a variety of projects and functions simultaneously; research information and compile data; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, other agencies, and the public; discreetly keep or use confidential information; and effectively communicate orally and in writing.

 

·      Ability to communicate honestly and effectively including defending unpopular decisions; persuade people of the advisability of undertaking controversial or difficult actions; be tactful and exercise discretion in the use and sharing of information; negotiate impasses or difficult problems; and facilitate resolution of interpersonal conflict.

 

·      Ability to explain reasons for actions and creatively resolve difficult problems.

 

·      Ability to make objective and, at times, unpopular decisions based on court interests, law, policy, and rule.

 

·      Work in a team environment and establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with others.

 

·      Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.

Work will require travel throughout Montana and may be subject to irregular hours to perform work assignments. Completion of work assignments may occasionally require work on weekends and holidays.

 Qualifications: 

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university, and one to three years of responsible professional experience in the fields of law, social or human services, and/or public or business administration preferred. Combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Graduation from an accredited law school is also preferred. 

  

None