Closing Date: 5th May, 2024

Description:

Mission - Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

Job Overview –

This position serves as a staff attorney managing a general caseload that consists of civil litigation, administrative litigation and written and oral legal advice to department staff.
Supervision and case assignments are made by the Chief Legal Counsel.
The position will be responsible for the legal services for the Director's office, the Central Services Division, Public Safety Division, including Probation and Parole and the Department's secure care facilities, Rehabilitation and Programs Division, Communications, as well as the Board of Pardons and Parole.
The incumbent independently handles all phases of litigation, from district court proceedings to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Cases include complex litigation, e.g. constitutional law and tort cases involving significant fiscal resources. These cases frequently involve constitutional challenges, issues of first impression, and cases where the attorney must develop a factual record.
The attorney may lead a team of attorneys and support staff in complex litigation. Outcome of these cases has statewide, and possibly national, significance.

Required Application Materials –

Resume
Cover Letter
State of Montana Application

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

Qualifications –

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
Admission to the State Bar of Montana or admission within one year from the date of hire.
At least two years of experience as a practicing attorney is preferred.
Eligible to be admitted to practice in federal district courts; Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals; and the U.S. Supreme Court, as required.
Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.