Lawyer 1, Lawyer 2 (00924, 04035)

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

State of Montana is seeking Lawyers I/II for the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Legal Affairs, in Helena. Applicants must complete the state application via www.statecareers.mt.gov and attach all required documents.

The role involves providing legal support across healthcare and Medicaid matters and related administrative law, with potential partial telework and full-time telework not available. Qualifications include a J.D.

Qualifications

• MAPA knowledge and administrative hearing practice preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare law or related to DPHHS programs.
• Experience advising government agencies or judicial review of agency decisions is preferred.
• Active admission to practice law in Montana or eligibility to obtain licensure within Montana.
• Knowledge of Montana legislative process.

Skills

MAPA knowledge

Admin hearing practice

Litigation experience

Govt advising experience

Montana licensure readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Active Montana bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Position Title:

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov

If you are an experienced attorney who wants your work to matter – the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) offers a career of genuine consequence. The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is searching for a Lawyer 1 and a Lawyer 2.

DPHHS is Montana’s largest state agency, serving hundreds of thousands of Montanans in behavior health, child welfare, disability services, public assistance, and senior care programs. are essential partners in protecting individual rights, ensuring program integrity, OLA is dedicated to providing critical legal support to programs that serve Montana’s most vulnerable populations. This position is a deliberate choice made by attorneys who value service and a mission-orientated focus. If that describes you, we want you as a member of our close-knit team.

Areas of Practice in DPHHS

Work within this office touches a wide range of substantive areas, giving attorneys the opportunity to develop genuine expertise across multiple fields of law including healthcare and Medicaid Law, labor and employment, civil rights, administrative law and regulatory practice and so much more.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Eligible for No-Cost services at Montana Health Center clinics, wellness incentives, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Preferred knowledge of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act (MAPA) and administrative hearing practice
• Preferred experience advising government agencies, judicial review of agency decisions or other institutional clients
• Preferred litigation experience
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Lawyer II (minimum five years), Lawyer I (minimum 3 years) of post-licensure legal experience
• Active admission to practice law in Montana, or in an area of law relevant to DPHHS programs, with eligibility and commitment to obtain Montana licensure
• Knowledge of healthcare law or areas of law directly relevant to DPHHS programs
• Knowledge of Montana legislative process

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana.Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is open until filled; applicants are screened on a rolling basis. Early submission is encouraged.

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.

Salary

• Salary: $50.56 - 53.40 Hourly
• Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
• Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

• Employee Status : Regular
• Schedule : Full-Time
• Job Type : Standard
• Shift : Day Job
• Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
• Primary Location : Helena
• Other Locations : Missoula Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : 000 - None

Contact Name : Erin Sampson | 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.