Lawyer

The Department of Administration is a service-oriented organization with a focus to improve business operations and deliver leading-edge service to our customers and business partners. We seek employees who have a passion for providing excellent customer service and understand the value it brings to an organization.

The Risk Management & Tort Defense (RMTD) Division provides legal representation to state agencies, the Montana University System, boards, councils and commissions in a wide range of civil litigation. RMTD’s primary goal is to serve the best interest of the citizens of Montana by providing excellent legal defense of tort claims and lawsuits it receives on behalf of the State of Montana. RMTD’s committed staff investigates, evaluates, resolves and litigates these claims and lawsuits to the best possible outcome.

We are looking for a licensed attorney interested in defending tort and civil rights actions. We are interested in an attorney that is experienced in tort and civil rights work but also open to an attorney that is passionate about learning and growing in that area of law. The tort and civil rights actions we defend involve those of a highly complex nature, filed in state and federal district courts against state agencies, officers and employees at all stages of civil litigation. The work involves case review and analysis, legal research, drafting of pleadings, engaging in discovery, conducting investigation, motions practice, presentation of evidence to a court or jury, participation in settlement conferences and mediations, and appellate work.

If you believe your experience and knowledge match the needs of these positions, please submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references . In your cover letter , please tell us how your education and experience has prepared you for success in this position.


Qualifications:


Qualifications



Education and Experience:

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  Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school; and
  
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  Two years of practical experience in law, preferably with trial law and experience with civil cases (section 1983); and
  
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  Admission to the State Bar of Montana; Eligible to be admitted to practice in Federal district courts; Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal; and the U.S. Supreme Court.
  
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  Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

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  Courtroom and office practices and procedures;
  
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  Montana Rules of Civil and Appellate Civil Procedures, Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure, uniform District Court rules and local rules, civil rights liability under 42 U.S. C. section 1983 and related statues;
  
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  Laws of mandamus, prohibition, supervisory control and other common law writs and extraordinary remedies such as temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, Federal and Montana Rules of Evidence;
  
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  Both the rule-making and contested case provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act;
  
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  The statutes and administrative rules governing the operation and management of defendant agencies programs.
  

Ability to:

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  Discern information needed and to obtain the information through discovery techniques;
  
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  Conduct advisory, litigation and appellate advocacy in an effective manner;
  
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  Work independently, organizing time to meet varying demands of position which may include extremely short deadlines, complex and detailed projects;
  
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  Act with initiative, common sense and good judgment, and to be accountable for decisions and actions;
  
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  Handle confidential and sensitive material;
  
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  Work as an effective member of a team and individually;
  
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  Persuade and influence;
  
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  Analyze statutes and regulations and apply to distinct factual situations;
  
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  Perform excellent legal research;
  
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  Prepare legal documents for filing.
  

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

Employment with the State of Montana offers more than just a paycheck:

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  Look here to see the additional benefits!
  
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  Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
  

Eligible Training Assignment:

70,000.00