Assistant General Counsel

State of Montana • Helena, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel will provide support services to other areas of the Department as needed by the General Counsel. These duties include advising on human resources, labor relations, fiscal matters, procurement, and contracts, as well as representing the Department in related legal proceedings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana.
• Two years of specialized law and lead litigation experience.
• If licensed in another state, must be able to become licensed to practice law in Montana within a reasonable time.
• Individuals with 5 years of practice in another state in good standing are eligible to be admitted on motion.
• Attach a resume at the time of application.
• Mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.
• Include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate qualifications for this position.
• Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason for leaving each job.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with advising department management and human resources staff in all areas relating to the hiring, management, discipline, and/or discharge of Department employees.
• Assists with providing legal counsel on collective bargaining and labor relations matters.
• Assists with reviews Department HR policies and procedures for legal sufficiency and compliance with state and federal statutory requirements.
• Updates CSD HR staff on new and anticipated changes in statutes, administrative regulations, and case law, and suggests necessary policy changes.
• Assists the CSD Fiscal and Budget staff in all areas relating to fiscal, budget, and procurement, including the application of state and federal laws.
• Reviews, revises, and/or prepares various contracts, service agreements, IT service and support agreements, leases, and other operational documents for legal sufficiency.
• Researches questions of law as required and prepares legal opinions, memoranda of conclusions, and reports at the direction of the General Counsel.
• Assists in defending the Department in all legal proceedings relating to human resources and labor relations, including but not limited to discrimination claims, disciplinary and/or discharge challenges, and unfair labor practice charges.
• Drafts and files pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery in litigation matters and maintains appropriate scheduling of court or other tribunal appearances.
• Creates other litigation documents, settlement proposals, and interim letters to the court and all parties.
• Prepares Department management, staff, and other parties as witnesses for hearings and trials.
• Drafts legal memoranda and reports.
• Assists in evaluating and answering all official requests for information, including subpoenas, public information requests, and other inquiries.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level