Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job Description Job Description

Seeking a full-time Legal Assistant and experienced Paralegal for a busy Estate Planning, Probate, Business Planning and Real Estate Firm with offices in 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 organizational skills. ORGANIZATION IS A MUST! To qualify, applicants must have at least 2 years of experience in the legal field as a legal assistant and/or Paralegal.

Position Duties Include:

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, based on experience and education;

Health Insurance and Aflac availability;

Vacation and 401(k); and

Pay increases depending on performance and revenue.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at $52,000 salary, DOE

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 year (Required)
• Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal Experience: 2 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Company Description Tanko Law has been providing the best in Montana probate services, estate planning, wills and trusts and elder law since he opened his office doors in 1995. Tanko Law Office was founded with only one mission, providing the best legal advice in a caring manner and with outstanding customer service. Learning how to protect your assets, get a loved one's estate through probate, or otherwise ensuring that your loved ones are cared for after a loss can be complex and difficult. Tanko Law Office will walk you through every step of the process and ensure that every legal need you have is covered. Company Description Tanko Law has been providing the best in Montana probate services, estate planning, wills and trusts and elder law since he opened his office doors in 1995. Tanko Law Office was founded with only one mission, providing the best legal advice in a caring manner and with outstanding customer service. Learning how to protect your assets, get a loved one's estate through probate, or otherwise ensuring that your loved ones are cared for after a loss can be complex and difficult. Tanko Law Office will walk you through every step of the process and ensure that every legal need you have is covered.