Paralegal

Laird Cowley PLLC.; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laird Cowley PLLC in Missoula, MT seeks a full-time on-site Paralegal to support attorneys with document prep, case management, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities include factual/legal research, drafting pleadings, reviewing documents, maintaining calendars, and communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel under attorney supervision. Strong organizational skills and confidentiality required.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of law and legal procedures with ability to support attorneys across practice areas.
• Experience in drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Strong research skills to analyze and summarize legal and factual information from multiple sources.
• Attention to detail in document review and issue spotting.
• Clear, professional communication with attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties.
• Paralegal certificate or higher education is a plus; experience with legal software is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple matters and deadlines.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize legal documents and pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate records and calendars.
• Assist with trial preparation and coordination.
• Conduct factual and legal research and summarize materials.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel under attorney supervision.

Skills

Law & procedures

Legal document prep

Legal research

Document review

Clear communication

Organization & time management

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Legal research tools

Case management software

Document management software

Job description

Company Description

Laird Cowley PLLC is a law firm based in Missoula, Montana, United States. The firm provides legal services to a range of clients and is rooted in the local community. Team members work closely with attorneys to support high-quality, detail-oriented legal representation. The firm values professionalism, reliability, and strong collaboration among staff. Applicants can expect a focused, supportive environment with opportunities to grow their legal skills.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Paralegal role located in Missoula, MT. The Paralegal will support attorneys by preparing and organizing legal documents, managing case files, and assisting with trial preparation. Daily tasks include conducting factual and legal research, reviewing and summarizing documents, drafting correspondence and pleadings, and maintaining accurate records and calendars. The role also involves communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel under attorney supervision, as well as coordinating deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements. The Paralegal will collaborate closely with the legal team to support efficient case management and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Law and legal procedures, with the ability to support attorneys across various practice areas.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Strong Research skills for gathering, analyzing, and summarizing legal and factual information from multiple sources.
• Attention to detail in Document Review, including identifying inconsistencies, relevant facts, and key legal issues.
• Clear, professional Communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties.
• Relevant education such as a paralegal certificate, associate or bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.
• Experience using legal research tools and case management or document management software.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple matters and deadlines.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, and accurate record-keeping.