Legal Staff Paralegal in Billings, MT

Law Firm

Billings, MT

Legal Staff Paralegal in Billings, MT

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Commercial Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Commercial Paralegal is responsible for assisting attorneys by providing clerical and administrative support across various areas, including commercial transactions, probate administration, banking, finance, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. Key duties include:

- Meeting with attorneys, clients, and others to discuss assigned matters.
- Obtaining records from federal and state agencies.
- Organizing financial records.
- Preparing and filing business and commercial transaction filings with state agencies.
- Assisting with real estate searches and filings with county agencies.
- Assisting with probate administration by preparing necessary probate court documents, non-probate transfer documents, tax filings, and managing court and tax filings.
- Assisting with trust administration, including the preparation of trustee appointment documentation, trust reports and inventory, property contributions and transfers, distributions, and accountings.
- Conducting asset research for judgment enforcement.
- Assisting with tax lien and tax deed foreclosure proceedings.
- Gathering and organizing banking, brokerage, insurance, entity, real estate, and other property titles and data.
- Maintaining records regarding billable hours.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A Paralegal Certificate is preferred.
- A minimum of three years of related experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel), Fox It, and other similar software is necessary.
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Availability to work overtime as needed and approved by attorneys.
- Must be available to travel as needed.
- A valid driver’s license is required.

Salary Information:
The law firm offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid short and long-term disability.
- Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Vacation, sick, and personal leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Fully vested 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions (eligible after 1 year).

Additional Information:
The Commercial Paralegal position requires a strong understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court processes, and other related matters. Strong customer service, telephone, and interpersonal skills are essential for effective and professional communication with all levels of personnel and external clients. The candidate must maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information and understand and implement general rules of ethical behavior applicable to legal personnel.

The role demands collaboration within a team and the ability to work independently, with excellent attention to detail and the capability to follow through on deliverables. The candidate must be flexible and able to respond quickly to shifting demands and opportunities, work under tight deadlines, and handle multiple detailed tasks. The ability to work in a multi-office and culturally diverse environment is also required.

The law firm is 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.