Description

Parsons Behle & Latimer, a regional law firm, has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Helena, Montana office. Position requires 4+ years of legal assistant experience in a litigation and/or transactional practice in a professional office setting or equivalent.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities include supporting attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, answering phones, scheduling meetings, and providing backup legal assistance when needed.

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

Job Requirements:

• 4+ years legal assistant experience in a professional office environment, law firm preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and case management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, independent worker with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage case deadlines for attorneys and paralegals assigned to the matter
• Positive, professional attitude
• People-oriented and self-motivated
• Able to work successfully in a team environment

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan upon eligibility
• Long and short-term disability

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. Interested candidates should email a resume to Susie Headlee at sheadlee@parsonsbehle.com.