LEGAL ASSISTANT - ENTRY LEVEL

Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner, P.C. (“MDS”) of Missoula, is an established and growing law firm with a diverse civil litigation practice seeking two legal assistants to grow our awesome team to help support and assist attorneys and paralegals. This position may be considered an entry-level position; however, candidate should have basic office experience and general legal knowledge. Must have excellent computer skills, with the ability to transcribe and draft correspondence and other legal documents. This position requires the ability to perform a variety of complex administrative functions in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the utmost confidentiality.

The successful candidate will have strong planning, organizational, and time management skills; exercise good judgment and appreciate the need for discretion; have the ability to prioritize multiple projects within tight deadlines; demonstrate strong initiative, integrity, and trustworthiness; have the ability to maintain highly confidential information; and flexible attitude and the ability to deal well with changing assignments and priorities. Experience with court rules, time lines, and legal terminology preferred, but not necessary. Law firm experience helpful. Applicant must have knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to MDS team including attorneys, administrator, paralegals, receptionists, office assistant and bookkeepers as needed
• Answer phone calls, screen incoming messages, and greet clients in a professional and courteous manner while providing reception coverage
• Assist with document preparation, drafting, photocopying , scanning and filing tasks as assigned
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing system for case and office documents and correspondence
• Run errands as needed and assigned, billing time when associated with case related tasks
• Take or return all new inquiry calls in a proscribed manner in order to obtain only yet all necessary information to complete conflict checks
• Responsible each day for conference room and other firm areas and end of day procedures including stocking, set-up and clean-up.
• Complete weekly firm supply inventory

Qualifications:

• Previous office experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Eagerness to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Consistency meeting deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities with utmost reliability
• Strong sense of pride in workmanship delivering results of the highest quality and accuracy

Provide resume, cover letter, and professional references through our posting on really, via email to kshields@bigskylawyers.com, or by mail / USPS to: MDS, Attn: Kila Shields, PO Box 4947, Missoula, MT 59806-4947

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 - $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Missoula, MT 59803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person