Legal Assistant

Parsons Behle & Latimer; Montana; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Behle & Latimer in Missoula, Montana is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience in litigation or transactional work to support attorneys and paralegals. Strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and excellent organizational and communication abilities are required. This in-office role runs 8:30 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The firm offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance,

Qualifications

• 3+ years secretarial experience in a professional legal environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and case document software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, independent worker with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Positive, professional attitude
• People-oriented and self-motivated
• Able to work successfully in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks
• Answer phones, schedule meetings
• Provide virtual backup legal assistance for other offices when needed
• Educational achievement may be considered in lieu of experience

Skills

Secretarial experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Written and verbal communication

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Professional attitude

People-oriented

Teamwork

Tools

Case document software

Job description

Job Description

Parsons Behle & Latimer, a regional law firm, has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Missoula, Montana office. Position requires 3+ years of legal experience in litigation, transactional or both, in a professional legal setting. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; careful attention to detail; and excellent organizational and communication skills. Law firm experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include supporting attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, answering phones, scheduling meetings, and providing virtual backup legal assistance for any of our other offices when needed. Educational achievement may be considered in lieu of experience.

This is an in-office position, and the hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. The minimum hourly rate is negotiable commensurate with experience and/or education. The firm’s generous salary and benefits package includes medical and dental coverage, profit sharing distribution annually after eligibility, life insurance coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and personal leave accrual.

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years secretarial experience in a professional legal environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and case document software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, independent worker with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Positive, professional attitude
• People-oriented and self-motivated
• Able to work successfully in a team environment

Parsons actively recruits to obtain an applicant pool of candidates from a variety of diverse backgrounds with a breadth of experience from shareholders to professional staff.

Company Description

Established in Salt Lake City in 1882, Parsons Behle & Latimer’s (Parsons) more than 200 attorneys deliver an in-depth range of experience to its clients in the following industries: agriculture; banking and financial services; construction; dental; energy; healthcare; manufacturing; mining; natural resources; oil and gas; real estate; resorts and recreation; venture capital and startups; and technology. One of Utah’s largest law firms, Parsons remains on the forefront of business and industry trends to help clients accelerate their business objectives. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Parsons has offices in Lehi, Park City and St. George, Utah; Boise, Idaho Falls and Rexburg, Idaho; Helena and Missoula, Montana; Reno, Nevada; and Jackson, Wyoming. To learn more about us, please visit parsonsbehle.com.