Civil Attorney

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 149,202,000 - 163,357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

Generous Vacation

Job summary

Montana Department of Justice seeks a Civil Attorney to represent the State in civil litigation, including constitutional issues and natural resource matters. The attorney provides counsel to divisions, drafts opinions for the Attorney General, and reviews rules before publication.

Minimum qualifications include a J.D., Montana bar admission, and at least two years of civil litigation or clerkship. Out-of-state lawyers may qualify with Montana admission within a year.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Active license to practice law in Montana.
• At least two years civil litigation or judicial clerkship experience.
• Ability to be admitted to federal and state courts.
• If licensed elsewhere, Montana admission within one year.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State in civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Provide legal counsel to DOJ divisions and staff.
• Draft legal opinions for Attorney General review.
• Review administrative rules before publication.
• Handle all phases of complex civil litigation and appeals.

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Bar admission in Montana

Civil litigation experience

Judicial clerkship experience

Admission to federal and state courts

Job description

Job Description - Civil Attorney (26142400)

Position Title:

Civil Attorney - ( 26142400 )

Division Mission:

The State’s Attorney’s Office in the Montana Department of Justice is dedicated to ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law on behalf of the people of Montana. The office includes the Solicitor General’s Office, Criminal Prosecution and Appellate Services, Civil Services and Consumer Protection. The functions within the office include defense of Montana’s laws as passed by the Legislature, constitutional challenges, determining legal sufficiency of ballot initiatives, prosecution of criminals, handling all phases of litigation from district court proceedings through appeal, and complex litigation of antitrust matters.

Job Overview:

The Civil Attorney represents the State in civil litigation where the State has an interest, typically in cases challenging the constitutionality of State laws, or natural resource issues involving land, water, environmental (ESA, NEPA/MEPA), and Indian law. The bureau also advises other agencies on constitutional issues and litigation strategy.

The incumbent provides legal counsel to the divisions within the Department of Justice, drafts legal opinions for the review and signature of the Attorney General, and reviews administrative rules before publication. The Assistant Attorney General is responsible for independently handling all phases of complex civil litigation in state and federal district court and on appeal.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor Degree.

Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana.

At least two years of civil litigation or judicial clerkship experience.

If licensed in another state, must be able to become licensed to practice law in Montana within one year of hire. Individuals with 5 years of practice in another state in good standing are eligible to be admitted on motion. Bar Admission Rules

Eligible to be admitted to practice in federal and state courts, as needed.

Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Special Instructions:

If you have been practicing law for five years or less, please provide a copy of your law school transcript.

You are REQUIRED to attach a cover letter, résumé and a legal writing sample of 3000 words or less, from a document or portion thereof, prepared within the last three years at the time of application.

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

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

Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

This Organization Participates in E-Verify .

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

Salary: $

52.07 - 57.01 Hourly

Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible

• Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

Number of Openings

2 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Justice Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 23, 2026, 5:10:08 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Oct 7, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Contact Name : Human Resources | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the 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.