Overview
Doney Crowley P.C., a dynamic, busy, growing law firm with diverse areas of practice based in Helena and Red Lodge, Montana, seeks a friendly, self-motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The position is responsible for effective case management, including calendaring, document preparation and review, and maintaining both physical and digital filing. Applicant must have excellent communication, clerical, organizational and personal skills, attention to detail, and prior legal experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal principles and practices, and experience with legal software, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite. Three or more years of litigation and real estate transaction experience and paralegal certification preferred. We offer competitive salary and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal administrative support to attorneys
- Monitor deadlines and oversee calendaring, meetings, virtual meetings, and conference room scheduling
- Witness and/or notarize documents as needed
- Filing, e-filing, recording, and service of legal documents
- Inputting, organizing, and maintaining a variety of data into legal software concerning clients or case information such as client court documents or case files, notes and other materials
- Working closely with attorneys, fellow paralegals, and support staff
- Legal research
Requirements
- Previous experience in a law office setting
- Proficiency in project management and executive administrative support
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and personal skills
- Expert with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite
- Three or more years of civil litigation and real estate transaction experience preferred
- Paralegal certification preferred
Why work for us?
We offer an attractive compensation package including:
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Health, vision, and dental insurance and flexible spending account options
- 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match available after just one year
- Continuing education and professional membership allowances
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
- real estate transactions: 1 year (Preferred)
- Litigation: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Helena, MT 59601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Helena, MT 59601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person