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.
Responsibilities:
- Create, update and maintain MLSA’s online resources for clients, including but not limited to, MontanaLawHelp.org, mtcrimevictimhelp.org, online legal forms and other online tools.
- Work with MLSA’s Community Outreach Coordinator to support outreach resources and MLSA participation in outreach events.
- Work with MLSA’s Community Outreach Coordinator to manage MLSA’s social media accounts related to client community education.
- Manage MLSA technology projects related to MLSA’s website and community education and outreach including managing corresponding grant reporting requirements.
Requirements:
- Experience with community education
- Experience with plain language writing at an 8th grade reading level or less, preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively and collegially within a decentralized statewide law firm.
- A willingness to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, the public, judges, court personnel and the bar
The Position: We’re looking for a Community Legal Education Coordinator to be based in MLSA’s Helena or Billings office. The pay range we’re offering is $40,000-$45,000 depending on experience.
- From Memorial Day to Labor Day, MLSA’s full-time work week is reduced from 40 hours to 36 hours a week.
- MLSA offers company-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance; an educational loan repayment assistance program; a 403(b) retirement plan; and eligibility for a health reimbursement or health savings account.
- We also offer a generous paid leave package, including annual, personal and sick leave, and a wellness leave program.
- And if you move from another town in Montana to join us, we offer up to $500 for relocation reimbursement (or $1,000 if you move from out of state).
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. And our 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: The largest city in Montana, 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?
- Live your values and put your passion or degree to work by advocating for people who deserve a voice in our legal system.
- Great benefits, generous leave, and competitive pay.
- Access to free CLE seminars and opportunities to attend national conferences and trainings.
- The chance to hone your skills in a friendly and supportive work environment.
How to Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to https://montanalegalservices.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=48&source=bam....
Community Legal Education Coordinator Screening of applicants is ongoing and the position will remain open until filled. The priority deadline for applications is September 30, 2022.
Visit our website to download a detailed job description and to learn more about MLSA, our staff, and the work we do.