Legal Operations Officer

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To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Director’s Office / Office of Legal Affairs

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is dedicated to enhancing the health, well-being, and self-reliance of all Montanans. Within this mission, the Legal Operations Officer is a pivotal leader, directly supporting the Chief Legal Counsel and Deputy Chief Legal Counsel. This role is critical for ensuring the fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and overall sound business management of the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA).

This position holds direct operational responsibility for workflow management, service-request tracking, budget and fiscal operations, case management systems administration, and administrative staff supervision. The Legal Operations Officer (LOO) will drive operations performance improvement, mitigate operational risks, and optimize resource allocation to achieve the Department’s legal service delivery objectives across all practice groups and core divisions. The Legal Operations Officer reports directly to the Chief Legal Counsel.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of legal office operations, case management practices, and legal service delivery models

• Knowledge of public administration including budget processes, fiscal management, and procurement rules.

• Leadership ability to guide teams and drive operational excellence.

• Ability to manage multiple and competing high-profile, sensitive, or controversial issues.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field.

  • Three or more years of work experience in operations management, legal operations, or a related field.

  • Three or more years of management and supervisory experience preferred.

  • Prior experience as part of a legal office team is a priority selection criterion.

  • Prior experience as a paralegal or legal administrative assistant is highly desired.

  • Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.Not Applicable43.97HourlyTelework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan1RegularFull-TimeStandardDay JobYes, 5 % of the TimeHelenaDepartment of Public Health & Human Services000 - NoneJun 22, 2026, 10:41:39 PMOngoingJul 20, 2026, 11:29:00 AMCover Letter, Resume, ReferencesErin [email protected] State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online 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.