Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Attorney
Job Location: Bozeman, MT

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a driven and experienced Litigation Attorney to join its team in Bozeman, Montana. The ideal candidate will be skilled in litigation and have a passion for managing client relationships, mentoring legal staff, and achieving high performance through effective case handling. This position offers significant growth potential and an aggressive bonus structure based on performance.

Duties:

• Manage a high caseload, consistently exceeding 1,200 billable hours annually.
• Participate in professional networking activities to establish and maintain client relationships, ensuring regular client referrals.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by effectively guiding clients, leading meetings, and mentoring legal staff.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration within a team environment.
• Ensure punctuality and professionalism in both attendance and communication with clients and colleagues.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and eligibility to sit for the state Bar Exam or admission to the Bar in Montana.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively under tight deadlines.
• Client-focused mindset with a proactive approach to developing business relationships.

Education:

• Doctoral Degree in Law (JD).

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership or in the process of obtaining Bar admission in Montana.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record in litigation and case management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Self-motivated with a focus on delivering results.

Job Location:

• Bozeman, MT

Benefits:

• Performance-based bonuses, with an aggressive bonus structure after meeting annual billable hours targets.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan contributions.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Relocation assistance of up to $6,000.

The specialized law firm focuses its practice on areas including estate planning, probate, guardianship and conservatorship, business law, gambling and liquor law, real estate transactions, business and individual tax planning, tax controversy, professional licensing defense, and more. Headquartered in Helena, Montana, the firm has another office in Bozeman, Montana. The firm was founded in 2012 and serves clients all over the state of Montana.