Renter Attorney

Overview

This position involves advocating for low-income people across Montana by providing support, information, and referrals to applicants for services, clients, and the general public.

The employer is seeking a Renter Attorney to be based in the Helena office, with a remote option also considered. The pay range is $60,500 - $74,000, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview, meet with, advise, and represent eligible clients on civil matters.
• Develop and maintain specialized knowledge of housing law and general poverty law issues.
• Compose correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Research the law and prepare memoranda.
• Provide services ranging from brief counsel and advice to more extended representation on housing issues affecting clients.
• Carry a varied case load.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, the public, judges, court personnel, project partners, and the bar.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to the Montana Bar or ability to obtain admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to serving low-income, rural, and underserved populations to ensure equal access to justice.
• Ability and willingness to learn and integrate new technologies and methodologies to efficiently perform responsibilities.
• Willingness to assume a varied case load.
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, the public, judges, court personnel, project partners, and the bar.
• Ability and willingness to travel in state and outside Montana, occasionally overnight.

Preferred Qualifications

• No preferred qualifications were specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position with a 35 hour work week.
• Pay range: $60,500 - $74,000 (depending on experience).
• Company-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Educational loan repayment assistance program.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Eligibility for a health reimbursement or health savings account, with the employer contributing $1,600 each year.
• Generous paid leave package, including annual leave, sick leave, and a wellness leave program.
• Relocation reimbursement up to $500 if moving from another town in Montana, or $1,000 if moving from out of state.

Location

• Helena, Montana (Helena office).
• A remote option is also available/considered.

Application Information

• Submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 references.
• Screening of applicants is ongoing and the position will remain open until filled.
• Priority deadline for applications: August 28,2026.