Commercial Paralegal

Our Billings, Montana office is currently seeking an experienced Commercial Paralegal.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Commercial Paralegal will assist attorneys by providing clerical and administrative support services in all aspects of commercial transactions, probate administration, banking, finance, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and others to discuss assigned matters.
• Obtain records from federal and state agencies.
• Organize financial records.
• Prepare and file business and commercial transaction filings with state agencies.
• Assist with real estate searches and filings with county agencies.
• Assist with probate administration, including preparing necessary probate court documents, non-probate transfer documents, tax filings, and managing court and tax filings.
• Assist with trust administration, including preparation of trustee appointment documentation, trust reports and inventory, property contributions and transfers, distributions, and accountings.
• Conduct asset research for judgment enforcement.
• Assist with tax lien and tax deed foreclosure proceedings.
• Gather and organize banking, brokerage, insurance, entity, real estate, and other property titles and other data.
• Maintains records regarding billable hours.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

KEY SKILLS:

• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court processes, and other related matters.
• Strong customer service, telephone, and interpersonal skills are required to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel and external clients.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to legal personnel.
• Able to work in collaboration within a team and independently.
• Able to learn new skills as technology evolves.
• Possesses excellent attention to detail, follows up on projects, and follows through on deliverables.
• Able to develop and apply comprehensive planning and organizing strategies to ensure tasks and projects are appropriately prioritized and resources are used effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple detailed tasks, and anticipate when help will be needed from department members.
• Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
• Able to effectively work in a multi-office environment and a culturally and educationally diverse environment.
• Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, adapts communication to suit needs, presents numerical data effectively, and can read and interpret written information.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively, listens and gets clarification as needed, responds well to questions, and takes a collaborative approach in group settings.
• Able to take responsibility for work activities and personal actions, follow through on commitments, acknowledge and learn from mistakes, and recognize the impact of one’s behavior on others.
• Able to gather relevant information, interpret and evaluate the data, and develop sound, practical solutions to difficult issues.
  
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of three years of related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel), Fox It, and other similar software.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Available to work overtime as needed and approved by attorneys.
• Available to travel as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
  
  
  

PAY & BENEFITS:

The Firm offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.