Attorney, Legislative

Drafts bills resolutions and amendments. Performs legal research and provides legal advice for legislators and committees. Codifies enacted legislation writes court case summaries and prepares annotations. Reviews proposed ballot measures for conformity with bill drafting requirements. Provides legal support for interim committees. This is a non partisan position.

This position is eligible for telework on a hybrid basis the employee must reside in Montana and be able to come into the office on a routine basis.Attorneys must be physically present on a fulltime basis during a legislative session unless there are special circumstances.

Why this is a great place to work:

In addition to competitive salaries Legislative Services offers:

Health Life Dental and Vision insurance with generous employer contributions more than $12500 annually

Your choice of Pension or 401(a) Retirement Plan with about 9% employer contributions.

Up to 37 paid days off per year

15 Vacation days

12 Sick days

10 State Holidays

An eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Career ladders and pay raises without applying for a new position.

Periodic marketbased salary evaluations & adjustments.

Payment of Montana Bar dues

Membership in national organizations and a commitment to provide learning opportunities.

Nonfinancial benefits include:

Ability to earn compensatory time and use it.

Except during legislative sessions flexible work schedules:

Set your own hours with supervisor approval

Work from home with supervisor approval

Work noncontiguous hours to accommodate families activities and commitments outside of work

Selfregulated leave policy for timeoff of 40 hours or less.

Work with Montanans for Montanans. Legislative Attorneys are trusted experts in policy fields that affect everyone.

Thorough knowledge of Montana laws and legal procedure.

Thorough knowledge of the principles procedures and methods of legal historical and political research.

Thorough knowledge of proper grammar spelling punctuation and writing style.

Substantial knowledge ofMontanaLegislature and state government.

Substantial knowledge of legal terminology.

Basic knowledge ofMontanahistory geography economics and demographics.

Ability to analyze statutes codes court decisions and research materials.

Ability to prepare and present legal opinions and draft legal and legislative documents.

Ability to write and speak clearly concisely and in a wellorganized manner.

Ability to quickly and accurately analyze complicated information.

Ability to be highly productive and meet deadlines under stressful conditions.

Ability to act professionally objectively and impartially in dealing with legislators and public.

Ability to communicate and perform effectively and diplomatically with personal contacts.

Ability to work independently and handle a variety of projects at the same time.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle politically sensitive work.

Ability to use computers and adapt to changing technology.

Minimum Qualifications:

Law degree

License to practice law inMontana

Writing sample required:Please attach or email to a brief and concise legal opinion or legal brief (10 pages or less) that you have drafted for a 3^rdparty.