Operations Manager

ATLegal, P.C. is seeking a positive, committed leader to use their expertise and operational skills as we grow our law firm. Our firm hopes to break barriers and serve our clients with the best legal services a person can find in Western Montana. As our Operations Manager, you will support attorneys in their work, and you will also support the firm in human resources, finance, information technology, and all key functions to ensure operations are maintained and running optimally.

The ideal candidate:

· Has a great attitude and will enjoy learning new technology.

· Has a smart head for business, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to help people through the law.

· Is skilled at implementing efficient processes and strikes a balance between “can figure it out myself” and “ask for help when needed for the sake of efficiency.”

· Is self-disciplined, a self-starter, and hyper-organized.

· Has strong written and verbal communication skills and a friendly, helpful, competent phone presence.

· Is flexible, positive, and willing to get the work done. Willing to be resourceful to find a way to accomplish tasks, even when the path is not clear.

Requirements for the position are:

· Be able to manage, prioritize, and execute the needs of a new law firm such as implementing IT and phone procedures, using on-line case management software, working with service providers to troubleshoot difficulties as they arise, and other executive tasks.

· Experience using Word, Outlook, and basic Excel.

· Demonstrated experience learning new software.

· Be able to follow specific protocols to ensure documents and data are saved accurately.

· Engage with clients in a personable, friendly way.

· Prioritize work, or be willing to ask how to prioritize tasks, and tolerate heavy influxes of work at times.

· Be a team player who wants to do excellent work and perform at the highest levels.

Preferences for:

· Law firm experience

· Operations management experience

· Experience managing calendars, tasks, and workflows

Essential Duties:

· Manages and supports day-to-day functions of the law firm.

· First point of contact for clients through phone, email, and in-person contact.

· Works as part of the team, manages multiple projects and tasks, and ensures tasks are completed.

· Assisting attorneys with administrative tasks and, possibly, preparing routine legal documents and forms using Word.

· Manages the calendar for court and filing deadlines, scheduling client meetings, and prioritizing work based on the calendar.

· Establishes systems for IT, mail, office procedures, email, phone, and other operational systems as needed.

· File management (filing documents emailed to attorney, keeping files organized with appropriate file names).

What we offer you:

· The opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking law firm doing new, innovative work for good people.

· The opportunity to build a new business and create successful systems and processes.

· Work in a collaborative, collegial, professional environment that offers flexibility and work-life balance.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Salary range: $22 - $30/hour, depending on experience.

· A health insurance benefits package that you can help build for everyone in the firm.

· Most of all, you help lead an exceptional law firm that helps people who are facing adversity in their lives and need help navigating through tough times.

To apply:

Please email the following documents and information to atranel@atlegalmt.com:

(1) a statement of interest that explains why this job is a good fit for you, your relevant experience, and your ability to manage operations of a new business;

(2) a resume; and

(3) any other information you think would be helpful for us to know.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Missoula, MT 59801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $30