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.