Agency Legal Counsel
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TheStates Attorneys Officein theMontana Department of Justiceis dedicated to ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law on behalf of the people of Montana. The office includes the Solicitor Generals Office Criminal Prosecution and Appellate Services Civil Services and Consumer Protection. The functions within the office include defense of Montanas laws as passed by Legislature and ballot initiatives passed by the voters including cases that challenge the constitutionality of the State prosecution of criminals handling all phases of litigation from district court proceedings through appeal and complex litigation of antitrust matters including various economic markets (pharmaceutical healthcare agricultural and information technology industries). Legal counsel and advice to state agencies is provided on a contract feeforservice basis. Services typically include litigation provision of hearings officer services and may relate to any legal matter.
Job Overview:
This position is anAgency Legal Counsel (Lawyer 2)with the States Attorneys Office. Agency Legal Services Bureau represents the State of Montana in civil matters before state and federal courts and provides legal counsel and advice to state agencies on afeeforservices basis. The bureau has up to 12 attorneys and 5 support staff who work in a collaborative environment to serve the people of Montana.
This is a diverse practice that offers incredible opportunities to gain experience in many fields of law litigation and administrative law in various judicial forums while offering a worklife balance in beautiful Helena Montana. Attorneys in the bureau take on a broad variety of work from state agencies and boards which opens the door to become experts in a variety of areas of law. Attorneys will have an opportunity to appear in all levels of state and federal court and serve as hearing examiners for administrative agencies pursuant to the Montana Administrative Procedures Act. Work may include tort defense defending constitutional challenges to state statutes transactional work administrative law environmental law and employment issues among a variety of other topics. These cases involve varying degrees of complexity and encompass any issue regulated or encountered by state agencies. Additionally Agency Legal Counsel serve as inhouse counsel for a variety of boards across the State attending hearings and providing other legal advice as needed.
We are seeking an innovative and selfmotivated candidate to provide quality legal services and to promote an understanding of the role of the law while achieving and protecting goals of the bureaus various agency clients. The incumbent is responsible for independently handling all phases of civil litigation including complex litigation in district court and on appeal. This involves case review legal research drafting pleadings engaging in discovery motions practice presenting evidence to a court or jury and participating in settlement conferences and mediations. Examples of complex litigation include multiple party actions class action lawsuits and cases with significant potential liability exposure. The incumbent may oversee and direct the work of a team of attorneys and support staff on complex projects or oversee case development and trial presentation phases in cases involving junior attorneys. A key area of this opportunity is the career ladder which provides a career path within the States Attorneys Office. The Agency Legal Counsel is responsible for 120 monthly hourly billing requirements. Billing credit is provided for sick leave vacations and holidays.
- Juris Doctor Degree.
- At least two years of specialized law and litigation experience.
- Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana.
- If licensed in another state must be able to become licensed to practice law in Montana within six months of hire. Individuals with 5 years of practice in another state in good standing are eligible to be admitted on motion. Individuals who have passed the Uniform Bar Exam may be eligible to transfer.Bar Admission Rules
- Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a casebycase basis.
Special Instructions:
Additional materials references or information submitted by the applicant but not requested will not be considered.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
- Criminal History Fingerprint Check
- Driving History
HOW TO APPLY:
Tip: When attaching your resume you must mark the attachment as a Relevant File.
Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year start & end) and the reason you left each job.
A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application attach the resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach rsum will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at via File Transfer Service.
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans
- Generous paid vacation sick and holidays
- Pretax Flexibility Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
This Organization Participates in EVerify.
Minorities are underrepresented in this position and are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full Time
