JOB BANK  

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If you would like MALA to advertise a legal assistant/paralegal position, please contact MALA at mala@malanet.org


There is no charge for this service.


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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9/23/2025


Paralegal

Hall & Evans, LLC / Missoula, Montana

Description

Hall & Evans is offering a unique opportunity for a Paralegal to support complex civil litigation practice areas in our Missoula 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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9/23/2025

Legal Assistant

Hall & Evans, LLC / Missoula, Montana

Description

Hall & Evans is offering a unique opportunity for a Legal Assistant to support complex civil litigation practice areas in our Missoula office. 

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. 

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 trial;
  • Assist with preparation of trial/mediation/appellate briefs;
  • Interface professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court clerks;
  • Excellent technology skills;
  • Process payment requests and coordinate the client billing process;
  • Maintain client files and contact information;
  • Schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, court hearings, and travel arrangements;
  • Outlook/LSS calendaring state and federal court deadlines 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; 
  • 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 edit of PDF documents using Acrobat Adobe; 
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary, and;
  • Minimum of high school graduation; business school, or related professional legal secretarial degree 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;
  • 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;
  • 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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9/10/2025


Position:  Litigation Paralegal

Rocky Mountain Law Partners, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced full-time litigation and transaction Paralegal. We are a real estate and business-focused law firm located in Kalispell, Montana with busy and growing practice.

Job Requirements: Candidates must be motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform with minimal supervision. Extensive contact with clients, lawyers, and government agencies is part of the day-to-day here.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and writing sample as part of their application angie@rmtlawp.com. Pay is DOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health savings account
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Travel reimbursement

Ability to Commute:

  • Kalispell, MT 59901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Kalispell, MT 59901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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8/26/2025


Position: Paralegal – Butte


Firm: Silverman Law Office, PLLC


Base Compensation: $55,000-$95,000 annually (plus significant bonus potential)


Benefits:

  • Employer covers 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance costs for employees and 75% of those costs for family members
  • Employer fully funds HSA contributions (single or family) up to the IRS limit
  • 3% employer match on employee retirement contributions
  • Student loan repayment plans
  • Continuing education plans
  • Relocation packages (if applicable)


Billable Hour Requirement: 1,400 annually


Location: Butte, Montana


Minimum Qualifications: Paralegal certificate or associate degree


Are you trapped in an environment which promised you growth? Promised to train and lift you to new heights, but failed to deliver? Are you dissatisfied with the status quo?


Don’t waste another second! Seize the opportunity to revive the spirit which led you to this point in your career. Surround yourself with excellence. Create new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Stop limiting your potential and join the team at Silverman Law Office, PLLC.


Silverman Law Office is committed holistically to our clients and our team. Each team member interdependently strives for excellence. We provide solutions and celebrate both success and failure. At Silverman Law our clients, team, and families make us extraordinary.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  •           Act as a point of contact for clients
  •           Support a diverse group of attorneys
  •           Draft legal documents
  •           Prepare and file documents with the courts and legal government agencies
  •           Serve as a notary
  •           Stay up to date on amendments in laws and regulations
  •           Attend relevant continuing education courses
  •           Communicate effectively
  •           Engage in healthy conflict
  •           Work in a TEAM-me environment
  •           Act proactively in ever-evolving surroundings
  •           Present solutions
  •           Mentor and be mentored


Personal Characteristics:

The Silverman Law Culture is designed specifically to promote three characteristics:

  •           Hunger
  •           Humility
  •           Smarts

All are essential components to working effectively within our proven system. If you are unclear as to the meaning of these three characteristics, then please do not apply.


Contact:

To make a formal application please submit a cover letter, resume, references and a writing sample to Silverman Law Office, PLLC at https://mttaxlaw.com/careers/ or call (406) 449-4829 for further information. 

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8/26/2025


Position: Transactional Paralegal – Bozeman


Firm: Silverman Law Office, PLLC


Base Compensation: $55,000-$95,000 annually (plus significant bonus potential)


Benefits:

  • Employer covers 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance costs for employees and 75% of those costs for family members
  • Employer fully funds HSA contributions (single or family) up to the IRS limit
  • 3% employer match on employee retirement contributions
  • Student loan repayment plans
  • Continuing education plans
  • Relocation packages (if applicable)


Billable Hour Requirement: 1,400 annually


Location: Bozeman, Montana


Minimum Qualifications: Paralegal certificate or associate degree


Are you trapped in an environment which promised you growth? Promised to train and lift you to new heights, but failed to deliver? Are you dissatisfied with the status quo?


Don’t waste another second! Seize the opportunity to revive the spirit which led you to this point in your career. Surround yourself with excellence. Create new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Stop limiting your potential and join the team at Silverman Law Office, PLLC.


Silverman Law Office is committed holistically to our clients and our team. Each team member interdependently strives for excellence. We provide solutions and celebrate both success and failure. At Silverman Law our clients, team, and families make us extraordinary.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  •           Act as a point of contact for clients
  •           Support a diverse group of attorneys
  •           Draft legal documents
  •           Prepare and file documents with the courts and legal government agencies
  •           Serve as a notary
  •           Stay up to date on amendments in laws and regulations
  •           Attend relevant continuing education courses
  •           Communicate effectively
  •           Engage in healthy conflict
  •           Work in a TEAM-me environment
  •           Act proactively in ever-evolving surroundings
  •           Present solutions
  •           Mentor and be mentored


Personal Characteristics:

The Silverman Law Culture is designed specifically to promote three characteristics:

  •           Hunger
  •           Humility
  •           Smarts

All are essential components to working effectively within our proven system. If you are unclear as to the meaning of these three characteristics, then please do not apply.


Contact:

To make a formal application please submit a cover letter, resume, references and a writing sample to Silverman Law Office, PLLC at https://mttaxlaw.com/careers/ or call (406) 449-4829 for further information. 


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8/26/2025


Position: Litigation Paralegal – Bozeman


Firm: Silverman Law Office, PLLC


Base Compensation: $55,000-$95,000 annually (plus significant bonus potential)


Benefits:

  • Employer covers 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance costs for employees and 75% of those costs for family members
  • Employer fully funds HSA contributions (single or family) up to the IRS limit
  • 3% employer match on employee retirement contributions
  • Student loan repayment plans
  • Continuing education plans
  • Relocation packages (if applicable)


Billable Hour Requirement: 1,400 annually


Location: Bozeman, Montana


Minimum Qualifications: Paralegal certificate or associate degree


Are you trapped in an environment which promised you growth? Promised to train and lift you to new heights, but failed to deliver? Are you dissatisfied with the status quo?


Don’t waste another second! Seize the opportunity to revive the spirit which led you to this point in your career. Surround yourself with excellence. Create new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Stop limiting your potential and join the team at Silverman Law Office, PLLC.


Silverman Law Office is committed holistically to our clients and our team. Each team member interdependently strives for excellence. We provide solutions and celebrate both success and failure. At Silverman Law our clients, team, and families make us extraordinary.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  •           Act as a point of contact for clients
  •           Support a diverse group of attorneys
  •           Draft legal documents
  •           Prepare and file documents with the courts and legal government agencies
  •           Serve as a notary
  •           Stay up to date on amendments in laws and regulations
  •           Attend relevant continuing education courses
  •           Communicate effectively
  •           Engage in healthy conflict
  •           Work in a TEAM-me environment
  •           Act proactively in ever-evolving surroundings
  •           Present solutions
  •           Mentor and be mentored


Personal Characteristics:

The Silverman Law Culture is designed specifically to promote three characteristics:

  •           Hunger
  •           Humility
  •           Smarts

All are essential components to working effectively within our proven system. If you are unclear as to the meaning of these three characteristics, then please do not apply.


Contact:

To make a formal application please submit a cover letter, resume, references and a writing sample to Silverman Law Office, PLLC at https://mttaxlaw.com/careers/ or call (406) 449-4829 for further information. 

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8/26/2025


Hrafn Law P.C. seeks a legal assistant or paralegal to join our team.


Located in Lolo, Montana, Hrafn Law P.C. is a general practice law firm representing clients in family matters, business organizations, contracts, and wills, trusts, and estates.


Duties will range from client intake and conflict checks to drafting pleadings, motions, conducting discovery, and other litigation related tasks. File organization and management, docketing, and case tracking are core duties. Other work will be assigned by the shareholder

including special research and writing projects.


The candidate should be highly organized, demonstrate attention to detail, and have a positive attitude towards work. Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and Adobe is required. This position is perfect for an entry to mid-level legal professional who wants to increase his or her training and experience.


The candidate must be able to understand and apply ethical requirements required of legal professionals. The ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and employer information is essential.


Pay is commensurate with demonstrated professional skill level. The successful candidate will be mentored to increase his or her success and advancement within the firm. To be considered for this position, email your cover letter, resumé, and references to dwdiacon@hrafnlaw.com. Please include your telephone number in your correspondence.


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8/11/2025


U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Montana - Legal Assistant Positions 


The U.S. Attorney's Office has two positions for a legal assistant, one in the criminal division, and one in the civil division.  These positions may be filled at any of our district offices in Billings, Great Falls, Helena or Missoula, and the posting closes on August 22, 2025.  Please see below and here for additional information and how to apply:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/842779200

Overview

Open & closing dates:  08/11/2025 to 08/22/2025

Salary:  $40,332 to - $64,952 per year

Pay scale & grade:  GS 5 - 7

Locations: 2 vacancies in the following locations:

Billings, MT

Great Falls, MT

  Helena, MT

  Missoula, MT

Work schedule:  Full-time

Drug test:  Yes

Duties

At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:

  • Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels.
  • Proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
  • Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases.
  • Assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents.
  • Assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository.
  • Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases.
  • Tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews.
  • Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations.
  • Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

2 Vacancies - One in Criminal and One in Civil Department. Selection of department will be determined during interviews.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
  • You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
  • If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
  • You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of all the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/22/2025 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on 08/22/2025.
4. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you both on screen and via email notification.
5. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
Assessments.
Click here for Computer System Requirements: (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements)
6. Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.

*Please see full posting for additional requirements and qualifications.  

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8/1/2025


State of Montana, Office of Public Instruction - Paralegal Position


Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:


Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.


For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov


Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners. 


Benefits of working for OPI:

·         Work/life balance

·         Family friendly

·         Dedicated and caring colleagues

·         Health coverage

·         Retirement plans

·         Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)

·         Opportunities and room for professional growth

·         Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the

  PSLF.


Job Overview: This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Counsel.  Must use personal initiative and judgment to resolve most problems and situations. This position is responsible for coordinating services of the Legal Division to ensure that operations are managed in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. This includes components of duties related to Educator Licensure.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):

·         Knowledge of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure, Montana District and Supreme Court Rules, and the Montana Administrative

          Procedures Act.

·         Skilled in Writing and editing, including knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

·         Skilled in the use of computers and programs.

·         Skilled in Interpersonal communication, dealing with the public, answering questions from staff and school personnel, and providing

           resources.

·         Ability to prioritize, multitask and adhere to strict timelines to meet deadlines.

·         Ability to utilize active listening skills.

·         Ability to diffuse highly invested emotional situations.

·         Ability to conduct legal research, using established practices and legal terms.

·         Ability to create docket systems, calendars and filing systems.

·         Ability to use electronic research resources such as Westlaw.

 

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

·         Associate degree in paralegal studies from an accredited institution.

·         Or a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university

·         Or a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university and has completed not less than 18 semester credits of

   course work offered by a qualified paralegal studies program.

·         Or certification by the national association of legal assistants or the national federation of paralegal associations.

·         Or has received a high school diploma or its equivalent, has performed not less than 4,800 hours of substantive legal work under the

   supervision of a licensed attorney documented by the certification of the attorney or attorneys under whom the work was done, and has

   completed at least 5 hours of approved continuing legal education in the area of legal ethics and professional responsibility.

·         Or has graduated from an accredited law school and has not been disbarred or suspended from the practice of law by any jurisdiction.

 

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. 


OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the PERS retirement system.

 

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: $29.55 - 33.00  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, 5 % of the Time  

Primary Location:  Helena    

Agency:  Office of Public Instruction 

Union:  Montana Federation of Public Employees  

Posting Date:  Jul 9, 2025, 4:20:41 PM 

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

Required Application Materials:  Resume  

Contact Name:  Human Resources  |  Contact Email:  OPI.Careers@mt.gov  |  Contact Phone:  (406)444-2673 The 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.

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7/22/2025


Join III Branches Law advocating for individuals, businesses, and organizations in the spectacular Bitterroot Valley. The firm name comes from the three branches of government, where attorney Joan Mell has been advocating for over three decades.

We are seeking a paralegal or law clerk with either 2+ years of experience or a JD. You will work alongside our senior law clerk managing discovery, researching procedural and substantive law, and drafting pleadings, correspondence and other documents. You need to be motivated and dependable, have a good attitude, and be a team player. An ideal candidate is passionate about our work holding government accountable to its constituents and standing up for individuals who have been wronged.

This is a part-time contract position with a competitive rate to be negotiated depending on experience. You can choose to primarily work remotely or out of our Hamilton office. Please send a resume and cover letter, or any questions, to Kristen at lawclerk@3brancheslaw.com.

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7/10/2025


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.


    Montana Association of Legal Assistants*Paralegals

    MALA@malanet.org

    PO Box 9016, Missoula, MT 59807

    MALA is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization.

    It is also registered as a nonprofit with the Montana Department of Revenue.

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