Civil Attorney

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 68,604 - 75,244; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Munro Footwear Group is seeking a Civil Attorney in Helena, Montana. The role involves representing the State in civil litigation concerning constitutional issues and natural resource law. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree, be admitted to the State Bar of Montana, and possess at least two years of civil litigation experience. The position offers a salary of $49.80 - $54.62 per hour along with generous benefits, including paid vacation and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana.
• At least two years of civil litigation or judicial clerkship experience.
• Eligible to practice in federal and state courts.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State in civil litigation cases challenging State laws.
• Advise agencies on constitutional issues and litigation strategy.
• Draft legal opinions and review administrative rules.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Statutory analysis

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

Job Description - Civil Attorney (26141153)

Position Title: Civil Attorney (26141153)

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. Functions include defense of Montana’s laws as passed by the Legislature, constitutional challenges, determination of 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 will represent 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 divisions within the Department of Justice, drafts legal opinions for the Attorney General’s review and signature, and reviews administrative rules before publication. The Attorney 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.
• 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, prepared within the last three years at the time of application.

Salary

$49.80 - $54.62 hourly

Benefits

Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays. Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

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.