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Job Description
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
- Ability to maintain a positive professional and effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of legal analysis principles practices and theories.
- Ability to analyze difficult legal problems and synthesize a course of action.
- Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques including use of LEXIS Westlaw and the internet.
- Ability to develop a level of confidence between themselves and legal clients.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
Lawyer 1:
- Juris Doctorate (J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Three years of legal experience.
- Admission to practice law in Montana or admission within one year from the date of hire.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of healthcare law or areas of law relevant to DPHHS programs.
- Knowledge of the legislative process.
- Knowledge of administrative review procedures all aspects of the Montana Administrative Procedures Act (MAPA) and judicial review procedures.
Lawyer 2:
- Juris Doctorate (J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Five years of legal experience.
- Admission to practice law in Montana or admission within one year from the date of hire.
- Knowledge of healthcare law or areas of law relevant to DPHHS programs.
- Knowledge of the legislative process.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of administrative review procedures all aspects of the Montana Administrative Procedures Act (MAPA) and judicial review procedures.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position may be eligible for a statutory 1 an hour base pay increase effective July 1 2025 and July 1 2026.
This position may be eligible for moving and relocation reimbursement. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to DPHHS policy.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. The first screening of candidates will take place on April 30 2025.
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Office of Legal Affairs.
This position is responsible for providing legal support to and representation for the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).
As a Lawyer for DPHHS you will support the Departments mission to improve and protect the health wellbeing and selfreliance of all Montanans throughout every stage of their life by delivering quality legal services to DPHHS program.
In this position you will be responsible for responding to requests for legal advice and guidance from departmental program staff and leadership by providing verbal and written legal advice and opinions. Provide legal support to program staff throughout the administrative review process or proceedings.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health safety and wellbeing and to empower independence. By joining our department you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage retirement plans paid vacation sick leave and holidays work/life balance and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Employment Type
Full Time
