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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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4/24/25

Faure Holden Henkel Terrazas, P.C. is seeking a paralegal to join our team in our Great Falls, MT office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for client engagement, discovery, preparing legal documents, and managing case files. You will support attorneys in case preparation and ensure all legal documentation is properly handled.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct discovery, both the preparation of requests and preparing responses along with organizing document production and receipt.
• Prepare legal documents. Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Manage case files. Organize, maintain, and update case files, including correspondence, pleadings, and discovery.
• Client communication. Engage with clients, scheduling meetings, and following up on inquiries.
• Trial support. Help attorneys prepare for court appearances by organizing exhibits, witness statements, and legal materials.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal support role.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a legal environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative legal team that values professional growth and client satisfaction.
• Opportunity to work on significant legal cases and develop your expertise.
• Competitive compensation package including employer funded health and disability insurance, paid time off and 401k.
• Supportive work environment.

Schedule

• 8-hour daily shift.
• Monday thru Friday
• In person

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4/24/25

Faure Holden Henkel Terrazas, P.C. is seeking a legal assistant to join our team in our Missoula, MT office. Legal experience is helpful but not required.

Tasks include:

• Greeting clients with a positive, helpful attitude.

• Answering phones, screening/routing calls and taking messages.

• Sorting and distributing mail.

• Assisting with a wide variety of administrative tasks including copying, organizing files, preparing exhibits, and drafting correspondence/documents.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8-hour daily shift
• Monday thru Friday
• In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: DOE

Please submit resume to: jean@fhht.law  jason@fhht.law and dana@fhht.law

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3/12/2025

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Montana Office of Discipline Counsel (ODC) exists to protect the public and maintain the integrity of the legal profession.

 

Learn more about the office here: https://montanaodc.org/ 

 

JOB OVERVIEW:

Are you looking for a position where you get to work with a great group of professionals who love what they do and are dedicated to public service?  Are you looking for a work environment that places high value on customer focus, individual responsibility, continuous improvement and professional growth?  If so, then you may be interested in a Paralegal position in the ODC.

 

As a Paralegal you will perform paralegal and administrative duties involving research and analysis of legal information regarding the Montana Rules of Professional Conduct and the Rules for Lawyer Discipline Enforcement and the federal and state statutes, court decisions, rules and regulations interpreting those rules for use by staff and staff attorneys. You will review complaints, analyze them and draft summary reports for review by staff attorneys. You will also be responsible for providing direct legal support and administrative support to the Chief Discipline Counsel.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

 

Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of the rules of civil procedure and administrative law and procedure.
• Knowledge of legal practice management software (CLIO), Excel, and WORD.
• Familiarity with the Montana or Model Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC).

Skills in:

• Significant attention to detail as it relates to document preparation, proof reading and ensuring matter deadlines are met.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to:

• Draft legal documents for filings before the Commission on Practice (COP) and the Montana Supreme Court.
• Work with many diverse personalities, including disgruntled/emotional complainants and respondents, in a diplomatic and tactful way.
• Work cohesively and as a team with a small, tight-knit staff.
• Handle multiple, frequently changing priorities, sometimes on short deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, training and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor degree in paralegal studies and one year of related progressively responsible experience to include legal research and writing, litigation support, case preparation, or 5 years directly related experience.
• Paralegal Certificate is preferred.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

You are REQUIRED to attach a cover letter, resume, and writing sample at the time of application. 

 

In your cover letter please address the following question:

• How your professional career has prepared you to meet the requirements for this position? 

In your resume, include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties and dates of employment (month & year - start & end).

 

Include a recent legal writing sample of less than 20 pages (5 pages is acceptable) solely written by you that displays your professional work.

 

Submit application materials to pbucy@montanaodc.org.  Position will be open until filled.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Competitive salary based on experience and education. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package!  Upon date of hire, employees working at least half-time for more than six months are eligible for paid health insurance premiums including medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage.  Employees earn 80 hours of annual leave and 80 hours of sick leave per year, which begin to accumulate from the date of hire, and 10-11 paid holidays each year.  Membership in a 401K Retirement System – vesting criteria applies.