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If you would like MALA to advertise a legal assistant/paralegal position, please contact MALA at mala@malanet.org

There is no charge for this service.

We attempt to post new listings as quickly as possible. Each listing is maintained for four weeks, unless canceled earlier or renewed for an additional four-week term. We send automatic email notifications of each new job opening listed in the MALA Job Bank to all current MALA members.

MALA reserves the right to refuse posting of any listing submitted if we feel it does not conform to our standards or MALA's purposes.

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7/22/2026

Paralegal Specialist (International Narcotics & Money Laundering)

Salary:  $61,722 - $97,087 per year

Location:  Billings, Helena or Great Falls

Duties include:

• Organizes and prepares research material and determines information that is pertinent to the case.
• Drafts legal documents that identify the legal or factual issues in the case, locate, precedents and develop legally supportable conclusions.
• May assist Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in court during hearings and trials.
• Participates in pre-trial witness conferences, noting any deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other matters requiring investigation prior to trial.
• Determines which statutes, regulations, cases, procedures and/or policies need to be researched and assembled, prepping initial summary and making recommendations as to appropriateness of data.

For full position information and to apply, please click on this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/877323900

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7/16/2026

Parsons Behle & Latimer, a regional law firm, has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Missoula, Montana office. Position requires 3+ years of legal experience in litigation, transactional or both, in a professional legal setting. 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 a plus.

Responsibilities include supporting attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, answering phones, scheduling meetings, and providing virtual backup legal assistance for any of our other offices when needed. Educational achievement may be considered in lieu of experience.

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

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years secretarial experience in a professional legal environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and case document software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, independent worker with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Positive, professional attitude
• People-oriented and self-motivated
• Able to work successfully in a team environment

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 Tiffany Cheney at tcheney@parsonsbehle.com.

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7/6/2026

Legal Assistant / General Office Assistant

About The Job

Do you enjoy connecting with people as part of a team that provides high quality service? Do your strengths include greeting people with a smile? Do you get excited to hear people's stories and to ask questions until you get the whole picture? Are you compassionate in your service to others, especially in their time of need? Does the prospect of a work-life balance and a 4-day workweek intrigue you? If so, keep reading!

Our law firm is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant / General Office Assistant for our estate planning and estate administration law firm. We seek a positive, responsible, and professional team member to perform a variety of administrative and legal assistant tasks in support of the attorneys and other team members, including confidential client work and managing daily office needs and activities. 

We work well together, live out our core values, and have fun while continually improving the service we provide to our clients and one another. Interested? If so, submit resumes to JonM@MontanaEstateLawyer.com. If we like what we see in your initial application, we will move you on to the next step of our hiring process. As you progress through the process, you will have more than oneinterview. We do this to make sure we are a right fit for each other.

Primary Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls
• Client intake
• Attending client meetings as needed and taking detailed notes
• Organizing confidential client asset information
• Drafting documents, memoranda and correspondence of all types relating to estate planning and trust and estate settlement

• Maintaining files
• Scheduling appointments
• Communicating with and providing broad support to clients and third parties
• General office duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to work comfortably under close supervision when needed and to perform unsupervised work following established systems and procedures, all while maintaining client confidentiality

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Above average attention to details when drafting documents and correspondence, inputting information collected, verifying that information, and following up to obtain missing information needed to get the job done

• Service-minded and team-oriented
• Preferably you will have experience with a law firm, accounting office, real estate office, title company, bank, or financial institution, but not mandatory

Salary / Schedule

Competitive starting salary based on experience and education

Benefits include paid time off, retirement plan, health insurance, flex time to attend personal appointments, family, and school events, etc. Four-day workweek, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday –Thursday.

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6/12/2026

Legal Assistant/Paralegal job posting

Seeking a part time Legal Assistant/experienced Paralegal for solo practitioner medical malpractice firm in Helena, Montana. Must be able to organize, analyze and chronologize medical records, be conversant with medical terminology, conduct basic research into various medical aspects of potential and accepted cases and perform initial intake interviews of prospective clients.

Excellent writing, communication and organization skills required. Prefer at least 3 years of experience in the field of medical malpractice.

Submit resumes to randy@randydixlaw.com

Basic Position Duties:

- Draft, review, revise correspondence, settlement brochures, Montana Medical-LegalPanel pleadings

- Draft, review, revise court pleadings, including discovery requests and responses

- File pleadings with court E-filing website

- Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel and other agencies

- Obtain information from lienholders, organize claims information and assist in subrogation/reimbursement claims resolution

- Other administrative tasks as needed

- Attending Montana Medical-Legal Panel hearings so as to facilitate orderly use of medical records and exhibits at such hearings

Benefits:

- Competitive starting salary based on experience and education

Job type:

- Part-time, with opportunity for some remote work

Schedule:

- Approximately 10-15 hours per week, variable depending on case load, deadlines and the like.

Education:

- Formal paralegal training; experience in a field of nursing would be optimal

General Office experience:

- Microsoft Office

- Zoom meeting

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5/28/2026

Bohyer, Erickson, Beaudette & Tranel is currently seeking an experienced Paralegal for their Missoula, Montana office. The lawyers in the firm specialize in all aspects of insurance law, including defense, coverage, bad faith, and unfair trade practices, as well as personal injury, construction defect, product liability, professional negligence, employment, and general civil litigation.

Application Instructions: If interested, please email a resume, cover letter and references to mnicely@bebtlaw.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal to support our legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil litigation, possess strong research and writing skills, and be capable of managing multiple tasks under deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions

- Draft legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests and discovery responses

- Conduct legal research and summarize findings

- Draft reports, correspondence, and other legal documents

- Organize and maintain case files, documents, and exhibits

- Manage discovery documents and client correspondence

- Maintain calendar and deadlines for cases

- Assist with client communication and interviews

- Other administrative and legal support duties as assigned

KEY SKILLS:

- Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

- 2+ years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or legal department

- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures

- Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management software

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel and Outlook

- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat

- Proficiency with Clio billing

- Ability to organize and maintain document files

- Experience in civil litigation, both state and federal courts

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Highly organized with strong attention to detail

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Ability to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple detailed tasks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Paralegal Certificate preferred

- Minimum of three years of related experience preferred

- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions

- Available to work overtime as needed and approved by attorneys

- Available to travel as needed

- Valid driver’s license

PAY & BENEFITS:

The Firm offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Medical, dental, and vision

- Voluntary short and long-term disability benefits plan

- Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness

- Flexible spending accounts

- Vacation, sick, and personal leave

- Fully vested 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5/28/2026

Seeking a full-time, in person Legal Assistant and/or experienced Paralegal for a busy Estate Planning, Probate, Business Planning and Real Estate Firm with offices in both Columbia Falls and Kalispell, Montana. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work while attending to important details and deadlines, as well as work independently. Applicant must have excellent writing, communication, and strong organizational skills. To qualify, applicants must have at least 2 years of experience in the legal field as a legal assistant and/or Paralegal. Submit resumes to jcurrie@tankolaw.com.

Basic Position Duties:

· Draft, review, and revise estate planning documents;

· Real property research and Deed preparation;

· Draft, review, and revise court pleadings;

· Draft, review, and revise business planning documents;

· File pleadings with the court E-filing website;

· Work in cooperation with office members to resolve issues and problems that arise;

· Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and other offices; and

· Other professional and administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits and Compensation:

· Competitive starting salary, basedon experience and education;

· Health Insurance and Aflac availability;

· Vacation and 401(k); and

· Pay increases depending on performance and revenue.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

· 8-hour daily shift

· 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

· Monday through Friday

Education:

· Associate’s Degree + (Preferred)

Experience:

· Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)

· Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal Experience: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: IN PERSON

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