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We attempt to post new listings as quickly as possible. Each listing is maintained for four weeks, unless canceled earlier or renewed for an additional four-week term. We send automatic email notifications of each new job opening listed in the MALA Job Bank to all current MALA members.

MALA reserves the right to refuse posting of any listing submitted if we feel it does not conform to our standards or MALA's purposes.

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8/6/2026

Legal Administrative Assistant - (26142007) 

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 Office of Legal Affairs.

This position provides a variety of legal assistance and administrative support services to approximately 19 attorneys and Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) management team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support by preparing legal documents, managing case files and court deadlines, maintaining case management systems, coordinating court filings, proofreading legal documents for accuracy and compliance, tracking commitments and guardianship matters, communicating with courts and government agencies, and assisting attorneys with litigation preparation, exhibits, dockets, and case timelines.

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 terminology, legal cite checking, and state Rules of Civil Procedure.

• Knowledge of legal formatting requirements in various courts and other jurisdictions.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.  

• Ability to navigate State and Federal court systems.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and two years job-related college or vocational training.

  • Four years of administrative support experience in legal settings, including experience with pleadings, legal terminology, and filing processes with various court systems.  

  • 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 is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Applicant Pool Statement:  If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. 

Training Assignment:  This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

  

Salary: $29.50 - 29.50  Hourly     

Telework Eligibility:  Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility:  Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan 

Number of Openings: 1 

Employee Status:  Regular 

Schedule:  Full-Time 

Job Type: Standard 

Shift: Day Job 

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time  

Primary Location: Helena 

Other Locations:  Missoula 

Agency:  Department of Public Health & Human Services 

Union:  000 -None

Posting Date: Aug 6, 2026, 9:37:32 AM 

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing 

Required Application Materials:  Cover Letter, Resume, References  

Contact Name:  Erin Sampson  |  Contact Email:  Erin.Sampson@mt.gov  |  Contact Phone:  406-44-3136 Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the 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.

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8/4/2026

Paralegal Specialist (Appeals)

Salary:  $61,722 - $97,087 per year

Location:  Billings, Helena or Missoula

Duties include:

• Organizes and prepares research material and determines information that is pertinent to the case.
• Drafts legal documents that identify the legal or factual issues in the case, locate, precedents and develop legally supportable conclusions.
• May assist Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in court during hearings and trials.
• Participates in pre-trial witness conferences, noting any deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other matters requiring investigation prior to trial.

• Determines which statutes, regulations, cases, procedures and/or policies need to be researched and assembled, prepping initial summary and making recommendations as to appropriateness of data.

For full position information and to apply, please click on this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/877323900

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8/4/2026

Legal Assistant

Missoula, Montana

Description

The Missoula branch of Hall & Evans, LLC, is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, specifically assisting with civil litigation cases. Candidates should have an outstanding attitude, excellent MS Office skills, well-developed communication abilities, effectively managing multiple projects, and strong attention to detail. Insurance defense litigation, employment, public entity, and court of appeals experience preferred. There could be an opportunity to do billable hours. 

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home after successfully completing training.  

Requirements

• Assemble and file documents electronically;
• Prepare motion and discovery shells, motion filing;
• Expert coordination for depositions and trials;
• Assist with preparation of trial/mediation/arbitration documents;
• Interface professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court clerks;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Process payment requests and coordinates the client billing process;
• Maintain client files and contact information;
• Schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, court hearings, and travel arrangements;
• Outlook/LSS calendaring, and iManage document management program experience is highly preferred;
• Well-developed skills in editing, proofreading, and grammar; 
• Ability to anticipate problems, find solutions, and prioritize work accordingly; 
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills; 
• Effectively manage a high-volume workload with critical deadlines; 
• Ability to exercise a high degree of personal integrity, confidentiality, tact, discretion, and judgment; 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel); 
• Knowledge of manipulation and editing of PDF documents using Acrobat Adobe; 
• Ability to work overtime as necessary;
• Ability to do billable hours, preferred;
• Other administrative tasks, as assigned, and;
• Complex defense litigation experience is highly preferred.

Minimum of high school graduation; business school, or related professional legal secretarial degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred. 

Are we the right fit for you? We are a firm that offers:

• Financial stability;
• Great benefits, many that are 100% paid by the Firm;
• Flexible Time Off
• A professional work environment, yet has a business casual dress code, in a modern office setting;
• A culture that is respectful and collegial;
• Onsite training to promote a continuous learning environment, and;
• Current technology and our own in-house IT professionals!

Hall & Evans, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 
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8/4/2026

Paralegal - Litigation

Missoula, Montana

Description

Hall & Evans, LLC, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Missoula, Montana. This position will work on existing client files and help establish a strong local presence in Montana. This is a key position that will have additional responsibilities associated with running a law office and will serve as the main point of contact for the corporate office.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home after successfully completing training.  

Requirements

• Civil litigation with a defense firm, preferred;
• Montana civil litigation experience, preferred; 
• Obtain, review and analyze medical, financial, tax, and employment records, or any other relevant documents and records;
• Prepare medical record summaries;
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and routine correspondence;
• Experience billing time;
• Well-developed writing and research skills;
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook;
• Ability to stay focused on numerous details while maintaining a high level of accuracy;
• Anticipating attorney’s needs, identifying problems, and finding solutions;
• Ability to work with limited supervision, independently or with a team;
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of people;
• Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and sound judgment;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize a high-volume workload to meet time-critical deadlines;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a mature, professional, and personable presentation and demeanor;
• High level of integrity and personal accountability;
• Flexibility to work overtime as necessary to meet deadlines;
• Excellent attendance and reliability;
• ABA Paralegal Certificate, preferred;
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, preferred, and; 
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. when necessary.

Are we the right fit for you?

We are a firm that offers:

• Financial stability;
• Great benefits, many that are 100% paid by the Firm;
• A professional work environment, yet has a business casual dress code, in a modern office setting;
• A culture that is respectful and collegial;
• Onsite training to promote a continuous learning environment, and;
• Current technology and our own in-house IT professionals.

How to Apply

Please go to www.hallevans.com and select the careers tab and then follow the application process. To be considered, you must complete an online employment application and resume.

Hall & Evans, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

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7/22/2026

Paralegal Specialist (International Narcotics & Money Laundering)

Salary:  $61,722 - $97,087 per year

Location:  Billings, Helena or Great Falls

Duties include:

• Organizes and prepares research material and determines information that is pertinent to the case.
• Drafts legal documents that identify the legal or factual issues in the case, locate, precedents and develop legally supportable conclusions.
• May assist Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in court during hearings and trials.
• Participates in pre-trial witness conferences, noting any deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other matters requiring investigation prior to trial.
• Determines which statutes, regulations, cases, procedures and/or policies need to be researched and assembled, prepping initial summary and making recommendations as to appropriateness of data.

For full position information and to apply, please click on this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/877323900

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7/16/2026

Parsons Behle & Latimer, a regional law firm, has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Missoula, Montana office. Position requires 3+ years of legal experience in litigation, transactional or both, in a professional legal setting. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; careful attention to detail; and excellent organizational and communication skills. Law firm experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include supporting attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, answering phones, scheduling meetings, and providing virtual backup legal assistance for any of our other offices when needed. Educational achievement may be considered in lieu of experience.

This is an in-office position, and the hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. The minimum hourly rate is negotiable commensurate with experience and/or education. The firm’s generous salary and benefits package includes medical and dental coverage, profit sharing distribution annually after eligibility, life insurance coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and personal leave accrual.

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years secretarial experience in a professional legal environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and case document software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, independent worker with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Positive, professional attitude
• People-oriented and self-motivated
• Able to work successfully in a team environment

Parsons actively recruits to obtain an applicant pool of candidates from a variety of diverse backgrounds with a breadth of experience from shareholders to professional staff. Interested candidates should email a resume to Tiffany Cheney at tcheney@parsonsbehle.com.

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7/6/2026

Legal Assistant / General Office Assistant

About The Job

Do you enjoy connecting with people as part of a team that provides high quality service? Do your strengths include greeting people with a smile? Do you get excited to hear people's stories and to ask questions until you get the whole picture? Are you compassionate in your service to others, especially in their time of need? Does the prospect of a work-life balance and a 4-day workweek intrigue you? If so, keep reading!

Our law firm is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant / General Office Assistant for our estate planning and estate administration law firm. We seek a positive, responsible, and professional team member to perform a variety of administrative and legal assistant tasks in support of the attorneys and other team members, including confidential client work and managing daily office needs and activities. 

We work well together, live out our core values, and have fun while continually improving the service we provide to our clients and one another. Interested? If so, submit resumes to JonM@MontanaEstateLawyer.com. If we like what we see in your initial application, we will move you on to the next step of our hiring process. As you progress through the process, you will have more than oneinterview. We do this to make sure we are a right fit for each other.

Primary Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls
• Client intake
• Attending client meetings as needed and taking detailed notes
• Organizing confidential client asset information
• Drafting documents, memoranda and correspondence of all types relating to estate planning and trust and estate settlement

• Maintaining files
• Scheduling appointments
• Communicating with and providing broad support to clients and third parties
• General office duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to work comfortably under close supervision when needed and to perform unsupervised work following established systems and procedures, all while maintaining client confidentiality

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Above average attention to details when drafting documents and correspondence, inputting information collected, verifying that information, and following up to obtain missing information needed to get the job done

• Service-minded and team-oriented
• Preferably you will have experience with a law firm, accounting office, real estate office, title company, bank, or financial institution, but not mandatory

Salary / Schedule

Competitive starting salary based on experience and education

Benefits include paid time off, retirement plan, health insurance, flex time to attend personal appointments, family, and school events, etc. Four-day workweek, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday –Thursday.

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6/12/2026

Legal Assistant/Paralegal job posting

Seeking a part time Legal Assistant/experienced Paralegal for solo practitioner medical malpractice firm in Helena, Montana. Must be able to organize, analyze and chronologize medical records, be conversant with medical terminology, conduct basic research into various medical aspects of potential and accepted cases and perform initial intake interviews of prospective clients.

Excellent writing, communication and organization skills required. Prefer at least 3 years of experience in the field of medical malpractice.

Submit resumes to randy@randydixlaw.com

Basic Position Duties:

- Draft, review, revise correspondence, settlement brochures, Montana Medical-LegalPanel pleadings

- Draft, review, revise court pleadings, including discovery requests and responses

- File pleadings with court E-filing website

- Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel and other agencies

- Obtain information from lienholders, organize claims information and assist in subrogation/reimbursement claims resolution

- Other administrative tasks as needed

- Attending Montana Medical-Legal Panel hearings so as to facilitate orderly use of medical records and exhibits at such hearings

Benefits:

- Competitive starting salary based on experience and education

Job type:

- Part-time, with opportunity for some remote work

Schedule:

- Approximately 10-15 hours per week, variable depending on case load, deadlines and the like.

Education:

- Formal paralegal training; experience in a field of nursing would be optimal

General Office experience:

- Microsoft Office

- Zoom meeting

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5/28/2026

Bohyer, Erickson, Beaudette & Tranel is currently seeking an experienced Paralegal for their Missoula, Montana office. The lawyers in the firm specialize in all aspects of insurance law, including defense, coverage, bad faith, and unfair trade practices, as well as personal injury, construction defect, product liability, professional negligence, employment, and general civil litigation.

Application Instructions: If interested, please email a resume, cover letter and references to mnicely@bebtlaw.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal to support our legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil litigation, possess strong research and writing skills, and be capable of managing multiple tasks under deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions

- Draft legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests and discovery responses

- Conduct legal research and summarize findings

- Draft reports, correspondence, and other legal documents

- Organize and maintain case files, documents, and exhibits

- Manage discovery documents and client correspondence

- Maintain calendar and deadlines for cases

- Assist with client communication and interviews

- Other administrative and legal support duties as assigned

KEY SKILLS:

- Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

- 2+ years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or legal department

- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures

- Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management software

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel and Outlook

- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat

- Proficiency with Clio billing

- Ability to organize and maintain document files

- Experience in civil litigation, both state and federal courts

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Highly organized with strong attention to detail

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Ability to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple detailed tasks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Paralegal Certificate preferred

- Minimum of three years of related experience preferred

- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions

- Available to work overtime as needed and approved by attorneys

- Available to travel as needed

- Valid driver’s license

PAY & BENEFITS:

The Firm offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Medical, dental, and vision

- Voluntary short and long-term disability benefits plan

- Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness

- Flexible spending accounts

- Vacation, sick, and personal leave

- Fully vested 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5/28/2026

Seeking a full-time, in person Legal Assistant and/or experienced Paralegal for a busy Estate Planning, Probate, Business Planning and Real Estate Firm with offices in both Columbia Falls and Kalispell, Montana. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work while attending to important details and deadlines, as well as work independently. Applicant must have excellent writing, communication, and strong organizational skills. To qualify, applicants must have at least 2 years of experience in the legal field as a legal assistant and/or Paralegal. Submit resumes to jcurrie@tankolaw.com.

Basic Position Duties:

· Draft, review, and revise estate planning documents;

· Real property research and Deed preparation;

· Draft, review, and revise court pleadings;

· Draft, review, and revise business planning documents;

· File pleadings with the court E-filing website;

· Work in cooperation with office members to resolve issues and problems that arise;

· Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and other offices; and

· Other professional and administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits and Compensation:

· Competitive starting salary, basedon experience and education;

· Health Insurance and Aflac availability;

· Vacation and 401(k); and

· Pay increases depending on performance and revenue.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

· 8-hour daily shift

· 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

· Monday through Friday

Education:

· Associate’s Degree + (Preferred)

Experience:

· Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)

· Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal Experience: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: IN PERSON

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