Associate Attorney: Fast-Track Litigation & Mentorship

Orr McDonnell Law, PLLC; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier compensation within the Miss

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Paid CLE and professional development

Direct mentorship from experienced-tri

Meaningful courtroom and litigation ex

Collaborative and supportive work env.

Long-term growth and advancement

Job summary

Orr McDonnell Law, PLLC in Missoula, Montana seeks an Associate Attorney with 0–3 years of experience to join our litigation team. You will work closely with seasoned trial attorneys and gain courtroom and client exposure from day one.

Unlike positions where newcomers do only research, our associates handle real responsibilities, engage in depositions, draft motions, participate in trial preparation, and deliver practical advocacy.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law in Montana required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Professionalism, initiative, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Representing clients at hearings and court appearances.
• Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Client meetings and communications.
• Trial and arbitration preparation.
• Working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

Skills

Strong legal research and writing

Strong organizational and time‑管理

Professionalism, initiative, and sound

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Orr McDonnell Law, PLLC in Missoula, Montana seeks an Associate Attorney with 0–3 years of experience to join our litigation team. You will work closely with seasoned trial attorneys and gain courtroom and client exposure from day one.

Unlike positions where newcomers do only research, our associates handle real responsibilities, engage in depositions, draft motions, participate in trial preparation, and deliver practical advocacy.