Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL

Kasting, Kauffman & Mersen, P.C. is a general practice law firm in Bozeman, Montana founded in 1998. Our firm focuses on providing general civil litigation, business and family law services throughout Montana. We strive to develop long lasting relationships with the individuals and businesses we have the honor of representing. Kasting, Kauffman & Mersen, P.C. is searching for a full-time legal assistant and/or paralegal beginning immediately.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with drafting and editing legal documents
• Catalogue and file correspondence, pleadings and case documents in the appropriate client files
• Maintain calendar for Court hearings, deadlines and meetings
• Conduct potential client intake and run conflict checks
• Maintain client court dockets
• Open and close client files
• Answer phones
• Create and distribute client invoices for attorneys
• General accounting and office administrative support
• Communicate with clients Candidate qualifications:
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook 365, Adobe/Nuance PDF
• Able to manage a wide range of personalities
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to lift 30 lbs., bend, reach, stand and sit for extended periods of time
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required
• Previous legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred but not required Benefits offered upon completion of probationary period:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off/Sick days
• Retirement contribution
• After one-year of employment, potential to reimburse cost of Paralegal certification

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Compensation:

beginning at minimum $26/hour or, potentially higher depending on experience

Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026 - interviews to begin June 1, 2026 Please send your cover letter and resume to Lanna Parker at lparker@kkmlaw.net by May 29, 2026 Kasting, Kauffman & Mersen, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Firm supports and encourages workforce diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation or disability in any of our recruitment, hiring or placement processes.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person