Attorney

Knight MacKay Morrow LLC; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Collegial Culture

Continuous Learning

Up-to-Date Technology

Medical and Dental

401K with Match

Parking or Transit

Cell Phone Stipend

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Knight MacKay Morrow LLC is a civil defense firm that handles numerous verdicts annually. Associates write complex briefs, depose experts and lay witnesses, advocate at oral argument, and go to trial.

As an associate, you will defend Fortune 500 clients, research authorities, draft briefs, depose witnesses, and collaborate to craft trial themes and strategies.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Montana.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to depose witnesses, write briefs, and perform legal research.

Responsibilities

• Write complex briefing and legal memos.
• Depose key witnesses and conduct direct/cross-examinations.
• Advocate for clients at oral argument and motions.
• Prepare for and try cases through trial.

Skills

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Education

Montana Bar license

Job description

Knight MacKay Morrow is a civil defense firm that tries over a dozen cases to verdict each year. Trying a case to verdict requires a team of attorneys, from the partner to the associates, who are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal representation to their client available. Associates at Knight MacKay Morrow will write complex briefing, take depositions of experts and lay witnesses, advocate for the clients at oral argument, and go to trial.

Your responsibilities as an associate would include:

• Providing civil defense for Fortune 500 companies in personal injury and toxic tort claims.
• Researching legal authority and writing briefs.
• Deposing key witnesses, conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses at trial, and handling oral arguments for motions before the Court.
• Closely collaborating with clients and developing creative trial themes

Requirements:

• License to practice law in Montana
• Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Analytical skills

Other Information about our Firm:

• Well-Established and Growing - Join a firm with a stable foundation and a clear vision for the future.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - We cover the majority of benefits costs (many at 100%), so you can focus on your career without added stress.
• Flexible Time Off - We believe that a proper work-life balance makes better lawyers.
• Professional Yet Approachable Environment - Work in a modern, business-casual office that encourages collaboration while maintaining professionalism.
• Respectful and Collegial Culture - You'll be part of a team where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and you'll have direct access to mentors and leadership.
• Continuous Learning and Development - From in-house training to hands-on experience, we invest in your professional growth at every stage.
• Up-to-Date Technology - We provide current tools and systems so you can practice law efficiently and effectively.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience & performance-based bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm
• Medical & dental, vision, HSAFSA (medical & dependent care),
• 401K retirement plan with 4% matching,
• Paid parking or transit pass,
• Cell phone stipend,
• Internal CLE program,
• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays.

All candidates must be licensed in Montana.