Paralegal

State of Montana
Helena, MT
Category Legal
Job Description
Role Overview

Montana State Fund is seeking a skilled and motivated Paralegal to join our Legal team. This position may be filled at either the Paralegal I or Paralegal II level depending on qualifications. In this role, you will support attorneys in delivering high-quality legal, litigation, and mediation assistance that strengthens MSF’s commitment to serving Montana employers and injured workers.

What You Will Do

As a Paralegal, you will help maintain organized and accurate legal files, support trial preparation, draft and review legal documents, conduct research, and coordinate case activities. You will also provide comprehensive litigation and administrative assistance to attorneys, including coordinating depositions, managing travel arrangements, building and organizing litigation files, and managing correspondence.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To find success and satisfaction in this role, candidates will possess the following traits: a legal professional who thrives in a detail-oriented environment, skilled at reviewing case files, conducting legal and factual research, and preparing clear, well-structured documents, and a collaborative partner who communicates clearly, builds positive working relationships, and supports attorneys, claims examiners, and internal teams with professionalism and good judgment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, or a Bachelor’s degree with completion of an ABA-recognized paralegal program
  • one (1) year of paralegal experience (Paralegal I)
  • four (4) years of paralegal experience (Paralegal II)
  • Associate Paralegal degree and three (3) years of paralegal experience (Paralegal I)
  • six (6) years of paralegal experience (Paralegal II)
  • Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of paralegal experience (Paralegal I)
  • Bachelor’s degree with six (6) years of paralegal experience (Paralegal II)

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Learning budget
  • Parental leave
  • Wellness program
  • Visa/relocation support
  • Remote flexibility
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