Transactional Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A growth-minded law firm in Helena, Montana, is seeking a Transactional Associate Attorney who values client interaction and personal growth. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance. Ideal candidates will possess a Montana State Bar license and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. The firm promotes a collaborative environment with a focus on professional development and meaningful mentorship, providing a great opportunity to further your legal career.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Montana State Bar license.
• Experience as a transactional attorney is preferred.
• Proficient in leading client meetings and drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand their legal needs.
• Lead client consultations and draft legal documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client relationship skills

Leadership potential

Solutions-oriented mindset

Education

Montana State Bar license

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a firm where you can be highly client-facing, take real ownership, and grow into the kind of attorney you set out to become.
• Step into a lower-billable environment with a 1,400-hour requirement, strong bonus potential, and meaningful mentorship.
• Build your career with a team that values initiative, leadership, collaboration, and personal growth.
• Enjoy excellent benefits, including fully covered employee health, dental, and vision insurance, strong retirement support, student loan repayment assistance, and continuing education support.
• Relocation is available, making this a compelling opportunity for attorneys open to building a great life and career in Montana.

Location

This is an on-site opportunity based in Helena, Montana, offering the chance to build a strong legal career in a highly livable and scenic market.

Note

Must be licensed to practice law in Montana. Relocation is acceptable for this role, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

About Us

We are a growth-minded law firm looking for a Transactional Associate Attorney who wants more than back-office legal work. We value attorneys who are hungry, humble, smart, and excited to work directly with clients, solve problems, and grow within a collaborative team environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and provide a high level of legal service and client care
• Lead client consultations and meetings with confidence and professionalism
• Draft, review, and manage transactional legal documents
• Present practical legal solutions in a clear and business-minded way
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and staff
• Operate proactively in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities
• Collaborate in a team-driven culture built on accountability and mutual support
• Delegate work respectfully and effectively when appropriate
• Mentor legal staff while also remaining coachable and open to mentorship
• Contribute to a firm culture that values excellence, ownership, and healthy conflict

Qualifications

• Montana State Bar license required
• Transactional attorney experience preferred
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Comfortable leading meetings and interacting directly with clients
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team setting
• Demonstrated leadership potential, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Candidates who embody hunger, humility, and smarts will stand out

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will have the opportunity to be more than a research and drafting attorney
• You will work in a culture that values growth, contribution, and real teamwork
• You will be supported with strong benefits and a realistic billable requirement
• You will have room to lead, develop client relationships, and expand your impact
• You will be part of a firm that cares about its clients, team, and families

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance