Legal Assistant
Dale & Van Horn Law, PLLC is a Montana-based law firm providing legal services to individuals, families, tribal members, and tribal governments across the state and region. We represent clients in matters ranging from estate planning and probate to tribal and federal Indian law, combining practical problem-solving with deep respect for the communities we serve.
As a small, collaborative firm, we value thoughtful legal work, clear communication, and work that reflects professional excellence and human understanding. We enjoy the practice of law and the opportunity to provide attentive, relationship-driven service for all our clients.
We are seeking a Part-Time Legal Assistant to work closely with our attorneys in a collaborative environment. This position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and clerical support tasks to ensure high-quality service and efficient day-to-day operations.
The Legal Assistant’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Communicating with clients via phone, by email, and in person
Filing and maintaining electronic and hard case files
Opening and closing case files
Scheduling meetings, conferences, and maintaining attorneys’ calendars
Responding to and resolving administrative inquiries
Clerical tasks such as handling mail, postage, copying, scanning, word processing, running errands, restocking supplies depending on office needs
Other office duties as needed
Key Skills required to perform the job of Legal Assistant
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel and clients
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information
Possesses excellent attention to detail and completes tasks timely
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and G-suite
Ability to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple detailed tasks, and anticipate when help will be needed from attorneys
Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, adapts communication to suit needs
Able to make sound decisions and select an effective course of action using available information
Some job specifics to know before you send in your application:
Hourly pay at $35 an hour up to 25 hours a week.
You will need to be able to work during the hours of 9 am‒5 pm.
This is an in-office position
Does this sound like you? Whether you have years of experience or are looking to take a leap on a new kind of professional experience, we look forward to seeing if you’d be a good fit for our team! We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter in pdf format to ms@dalevanhornlaw.com with the subject line
“Legal Assistant Hiring” by March 4, 2026.
