Criminal Trial Attorney - Open Continuous

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana is seeking experienced, prosecution-oriented attorneys to join its Criminal Division. Positions are available in Billings, Helena, and Great Falls, on a rolling basis with earlier applications preferred. Applicants must hold a J.D.

degree and be an active bar member by the entry on duty date; U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred candidates display top-tier communication, research, advocacy, and organizational skills, and must be able to

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar by entry on duty date.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Strong written and oral communication, research and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a demanding, professional environment.
• Experience and competence with automated electronic court filing.

Skills

Superior oral and written comms

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy and courtroom skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work with minimal guidance

Organizational capabilities

Computer literacy and e-filing

Education

J.D. degree or equivalent

Tools

Electronic court filing

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana is seeking experienced, prosecution-oriented attorneys to join its Criminal Division. Positions are available in Billings, Helena, and Great Falls, on a rolling basis with earlier applications preferred. Applicants must hold a J.D.

degree and be an active bar member by the entry on duty date; U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred candidates display top-tier communication, research, advocacy, and organizational skills, and must be able to