Lead Public Defender - Conflict Division (Remote-Eligible)

State of Montana; Bozeman (MT); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Office of Public Defender in Montana seeks a Managing Public Defender-Conflict to oversee public defender services in assigned regions. The role involves complex criminal defense work, supervision, budgeting, and staff mentoring for indigent clients.

Responsibilities include ensuring conflicts are properly identified, assigning cases, and maintaining compliance with MCA 47-1-202. Telework eligibility is noted; strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Montana State Bar membership required.
• Experience managing staff and budgets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all public defender services within assigned regions.
• Supervise public defenders and support staff; ensure performance evaluations and training.
• Develop relationships with prosecutors, judges, and other stakeholders to advance indigent defense.
• Perform duties assigned by the Conflict Defender Division Administrator and Office of the State Public Defender.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Public defense experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission (Montana)

Job description

The Office of Public Defender in Montana seeks a Managing Public Defender-Conflict to oversee public defender services in assigned regions. The role involves complex criminal defense work, supervision, budgeting, and staff mentoring for indigent clients.

Responsibilities include ensuring conflicts are properly identified, assigning cases, and maintaining compliance with MCA 47-1-202. Telework eligibility is noted; strong leadership is essential.