Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Boutique Missoula Law Firm Seeking Paralegal

We are a small law firm with a diverse civil litigation practice based in Missoula, Montana. We are seeking an organized, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and driven individual to join our team of motivated lawyers and staff to help us continue to provide excellent legal representation to our clients.

The position:

• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (some flexibility allowed)
• In person, based in downtown Missoula, Montana.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Case/file management and organization;
• Ensure drafts, incoming/outgoing documents, notes, and other case/file related documents are saved and shared appropriately.
• Assisting with discovery production.
• Maintaining attorneys’ calendar of case-related events, deadlines, and reminders.
• Assist attorneys in managing time, projects, and meeting deadlines.
• Communicating with clients, opposing parties, witnesses, experts, and other third-party individuals.
• Drafting, proofreading, revising, and finalizing legal documents and correspondence.
• Preparing and filing documents with courts and administrative bodies.
• Basic legal research, including analyzing and understanding rules of civil procedure, local court rules, and ensuring correct statutory citations.
• Other duties/projects as assigned or needed by the firm.

About you:

The ideal candidate possesses the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional time management skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Clutter and chaos adverse
• Grammarian
• Highly organized and able to utilize systems of organization as provided
• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• A healthy sense of humor
• Working knowledge and competency in the following programs:

-Microsoft Office Suite

-Nuance/Foxit/Adobe or other PDF editing software

-Legal File Management Software, such as MyCase, Clio, Practice Panther, NetDocs

• At minimum, bachelor’s degree, or 3 years’ experience in the legal field.
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Notary Public (preferred but not required)

Compensation:

Wages are competitive and dependent on experience but will be no less than $24.00 per hour.

Employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance program paid for by the Firm and paid holidays/Firm closures.

12 days PTO per year, plus additional paid personal days.

After 1 year, employees are eligible to receive bonuses and to take part in the Firm’s retirement/investment fund matching program.

How to apply:

Please submit the following documents via email through this ad:

1. Cover letter detailing how you believe you would be a good fit for our firm;

2. Resume; and

3. Contact information for 3 professional references.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Legal administrative: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Notary Public (Preferred)

Work Location: In person