Tired of building someone else’s practice instead of your own?

Most law firm roles promise “growth” but deliver rigid case assignments, billable hour pressure, and partners who control your path.

We don’t.

Here, you’ll have the freedom to build a practice that actually feels like yours—choosing the cases you want to take, especially in estate and trust work, and shaping a book of business you’re proud of.

No 2,000-hour quotas.

No late nights just to keep up appearances.

No layers of bureaucracy slowing you down.

Instead, you’ll step into a 9–5 environment with a collaborative team that believes great legal work doesn’t require burnout or ego.

We’re a team who:

• Works together, not in silos
• Uses technology to work smarter, not longer
• Shares opportunities instead of hoarding them
• Cares about doing excellent, ethical work without cutting corners

Our clients want real people who do great work and tell them the truth and that’s who we’re looking to hire.

So if you’re:

• Ready to build your own practice (not just manage someone else’s files)
• Motivated to grow something meaningful
• Drawn to a team-first environment where collaboration actually happens

You’ll fit right in.

Firm Description:

Five Valleys Law, P.L.L.C. is a small Missoula-based law firm serving all of Montana and parts of North Dakota. We limit our focus to estate planning, probate/trust administration, adult guardianships, business transactions, contracts, real estate and related litigation matters for the benefit of our clients. Our firm takes a team approach to the practice and believes it is the best way to serve the clients. Each attorney and support person at the firm has his or her own strengths and we are stronger when we work together for our clients.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will have experience in (1) handling probates and trust administration; (2) estate planning, including tax and/or Medicaid planning; and (3) real estate law or estate/trust litigation. If hired, the candidate will take the lead matters and help to continue to build our practice. This role involves direct client interaction, so strong interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism are essential.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Montana or ability to obtain

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in elder law, estate planning, tax law, real estate, litigation, or related practice areas

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Succession Planning Skills

Strong organizational and analytical abilities

Compassionate and client-focused demeanor

Ability to manage multiple matters independently

Preferred but not required:

Ll.M. in Tax or Elder Law

Experience with estate planning software (e.g., Interactive Legal Services)

Interest in implementing new technologies

Licensure in multiple states

Pay:

Base Salary depends on experience with a general range of $85,000 to $125,000 annually.

Excellent Collections Bonus Structure

Benefits:

Health Reimbursement Account

Simple IRA

Paid Time Off

Continuing legal education (CLE) support

Malpractice Insurance – covered

Bar Fees – covered

Amazing Team – Supportive, collaborative, open communication

Ability to structure your career with the support of a team

All applications will be kept confidential unless otherwise agreed to with the applicant.