What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Orr McDonnell Law, PLLC?
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
Salary : $24