Legal Assistant / Become a Paralegal – Helena or Bozeman
Salary: $45,000 – $55,000
Are you ready for a career change? Silverman Law Office is changing the way law is practiced, and we’re seeking motivated individuals to join our team as legal assistants while working toward becoming paralegals in beautiful Bozeman or Helena, Montana.
Our extraordinary team — from secretaries to paralegals to attorneys — provides support and a positive atmosphere. You will get the opportunity to work with our fantastic team and immediately connect with clients in a meaningful way — all while living in the fantastic community of either Helena or Bozeman, Montana.
Expectations:
- Must manage your time effectively to exceed 1,200 Billable Hours annually. Aggressive bonus structure after that.
- Professional networking on behalf of yourself and the firm to demonstrate you can be a quality representative of the firm, in the community, to support client referrals.
- Communicate effectively and work within a team environment.
- Be punctual in attendance and communication.
Personal Characteristics Expected:
1. Self-Driven – We expect everyone to be part of the community and market themselves to bring in their own clients that they enjoy working with. We want self-driven individuals who are concerned with the minimum expectations, but enjoy working hard and working efficiently to maximize their efforts.
2. Growth-Oriented – Work with the team to enhance your capabilities. Find opportunities for you to further develop your expertise so we can better advise our clients. We believe humility and accountability allow for individual and team growth!
3. Smart – Not just in a legal sense, but everything client-facing. We believe in operating transparently and often autonomously, which allows us to focus on quality outcomes for our clients. Our Net Promoter Score (Clients are more likely to use us again and refer us to others), is almost double the industry average.
Requirements:
We invite applicants from diverse professional backgrounds to seize this opportunity to become a paralegal while working on the job. As an employee of Silverman Law, you will assist attorneys and clients with a variety of probate, estate planning, business, and transactional matters. Candidates must be able to learn the legal procedures involved in processing cases and have exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize workflow assigned by multiple team members, and an ability to work independently. This position requires excellent writing and research skills and working within complex Montana and federal laws.
Compensation and Benefits:
We provide bonuses based upon individual and team performance, along with retirement contributions, HSA contributions, and health, dental, and vision insurance. We also have a student loan repayment plan, and a relocation package paying up to $6,000.
Find out more about our firm at www.mttaxlaw.com. Apply through the “Careers” section of the website, or send your cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to [email protected]. If you do not submit these supporting documents, your application will not be considered.
Note: While we are not actively hiring for this position at present, we always welcome applications from talented individuals who are interested in joining our team. If you believe you have the skills, experience, and drive to excel in this role, please feel free to submit your application for future consideration.
