Beal Law Firm, PLLC is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated legal assistant to join our small legal office in the beautiful Riverfront neighborhood of Missoula, Montana. Under the supervision of paralegal management, you will provide our legal staff with a broad spectrum of support, including case management, client communications, file maintenance, information management, scheduling, drafting documents and other administrative duties. This role has the potential for significant growth and development, as we strive to invest in our employees for the long term.
Legal Assistant Responsibilities:
● Providing administrative support to attorneys and paralegals
● Transcribing, drafting, proofreading, filing, and maintaining basic legal documents and correspondence
● Communicating with clients, witnesses, experts, and attorneys
● Conducting factual research for cases
● Maintaining contact lists
● Monitoring deadlines and maintaining calendars
● Assisting with other general office duties as assigned
Legal Assistant Requirements:
● Highschool degree or equivalent
● Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Proficiency in Excel, WordPerfect and/or Word, Outlook, and Adobe
● Typing speed of at least 55 wpm
● Prior experience working in an office environment
● Desire to learn and grow in any role you take on
Benefits & Compensation:
● Pay is hourly, rate dependent on experience
● Health insurance
● 401(k)
● 401(k) matching
● 5 paid vacation days your first year and 10 paid vacations days your second year
● Opportunity for learning and advancement
● Half-day Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day
● Light-filled office space in an ideal location on the Milwaukee Trail
COVID-19 Precautions in Place
● Spacious office that enables easy social distancing
● State-of-the-art air filtration system, installed in June 2020
About us:
Located on the beautiful Milwaukee trail, just a stone’s throw from Ogren Park, Beal Law Firm, PLLC, is a thriving firm of 4 attorneys and 5 professional staff specializing in civil litigation, commercial and business transactions, and construction law. Founded in 2003 by Jon and Kristine Beal, we believe in hard work, respect, and collaboration, and these principles guide us in all that we do, both in the office and in the courtroom. If you are driven, interested in the type of work that we do, and see yourself contributing, please apply! We would love to have a conversation with you.