Legal Secretary

Parsons Behle & Latimer has an immediate opening for a LEGAL SECRETARY in our Helena, Montana office. Position requires 3-7+ years secretarial experience in a professional office setting. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; careful attention to detail; excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities include supporting attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, answering phones, hospitality, scheduling meetings, and providing backup legal assistance for our Missoula office 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 $21.00 per hour, 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:

• 3-7+ years secretarial experience in a professional office environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and case management 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

:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan upon eligibility
• Long and short-term Disability

Parsons actively recruits to obtain an applicant pool of candidates from diverse backgrounds with a breadth of experience from shareholders to professional staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person