What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney, Foreclosure Legal Assistance Program - Helena or Billings position at Montana Legal Services Association?
Attorney for Tenants who are on the verge of losing their housing
Join Montana Legal Services Association and make justice possible. You'll enjoy Montana's outdoor lifestyle while representing those without a voice in our legal system.
MLSA is a progressive Montana non-profit law firm. We offer our staff challenging and fulfilling work, where you can go home each day knowing you made a tangible difference. MLSA provides a supportive and collegial work environment, a healthy work-life balance, and a generous benefits package.
MLSA is an equal opportunity employer and we consider the diversity of our staff to be vital to our organization's success. We strongly encourage and welcome people of all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, ages, genders, and physical abilities to apply.
Who We Are : MLSA is committed to the idea that equal justice under the law is a right, not a privilege. We are zealous advocates for Montanans who struggle to make ends meet and deserve their day in court.
- Our attorneys have pursued impact litigation all the way to Montana's Supreme Court, helping to level the playing field for all Montanans.
- Our staff works with clients statewide and within Montana's Tribal Courts.
- We are nationally recognized for our forward-thinking approach to civil legal aid and for our use of technology to advance the cause of justice for all in Montana.
The Position : We are looking for a full-time staff attorney to be based in MLSA's Helena or Billings office. The full-time pay we're offering is $60,500 -$75,000, depending on experience.
o MLSA contributes $1,600 to employees each year for an HRA or HSA;
o For new attorneys, MLSA provides 35-70 hours of paid bar leave to study for the bar.
Requirements :Responsibilities :
The Location :
Helena : Montana's capital city, centrally located for a wide variety of outdoor adventures. Helena offers over 80 miles of hiking trails accessible from downtown and its nationally recognized mountain biking trail system offers a full range of expert to family-friendly rides. Cross-country ski trails abound and the local downhill ski area is just 23 miles from Helena and boasts affordable lift tickets, short lift lines, and night skiing on Fridays. Home of the Archie Bray Foundation, Helena Symphony, and many other theaters and museums gives Helena the title, #1 small arts community in the country. Our Helena office is a short walk to Downtown Helena and the Great Northern Town Center featuring great local coffee shops, eateries, craft breweries, a wine bar, a distillery, and handmade ice cream.
Billings : Montana, the largest city, Billings has plenty to offer and maintains the feel of small town Montana. Bursting with craft beer, Montana's only walkable brewery trail is located close to our office, in the heart of downtown Billings. A self-guided tour is made up of six breweries, two distilleries and one cider house. Nestled in between sandstone cliffs and the Beartooth Mountains which gives Billings the "Montana's Trailhead" name. There is a path for any personality : Arts & Culture Aficionado, History Buff, Outdoor Enthusiast, Foodie, Roadtripper, Shopaholic, Wellness, and Family Adventures.
Why Should You Apply?
How to Apply : Submit a resume, cover letter, 3 references, and a writing sample to our posting on BambooHR. Screening of applicants is ongoing and the position will remain open until filled. The priority deadline for applications is March 31, 2025.
All applicants must apply though our BambooHR career site here - Montana State Bar - https : / / montanalegalservices.bamboohr.com / careers / 100?source=aWQ9NDM=
Visit mtlsa.org to learn more about MLSA, our staff, and the work we do.
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Salary : $60,500 - $75,000
