Attorney

State of Montana • Helena, MT

106d • $42 - $47

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! The Central Services Division provides critical support for the DOC's key operations providing services in information technology, project management, records management, and research and analytics. Be part of the team keeping operations moving efficiently at the DOC, ensuring enhanced public safety and better outcomes for offenders under the department's supervision. Join us today! The Attorney experiences a wide array of policy and legal topics that impact the Department's day-to-day operations. This includes constitutional law, labor law, contracts, tort law, civil rights, and administrative law. This position collaborates with Department staff and stakeholders providing written and oral legal advice on the Department's policy and programming directives and provides advice on all matters pertaining to public employment, including employee discipline, pre-termination due process, state classification and compensation, employee grievances, FMLA and ADA, and matters concerning collective bargaining units.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Montana or admission within one year from the date of hire.
• At least two years of experience as a practicing attorney is preferred.
• Eligible to be admitted to practice in federal district courts; Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals; and the U.S. Supreme Court, as required.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the Department's contracting processes, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, requests for proposals, memoranda of understanding, and labor union agreements.
• Developing, drafting, and promulgating Department policies, procedures, and administrative rules.
• Reviewing and assisting with public records requests.
• Supporting the Department in the legislative process, including drafting and reviewing legislation and fiscal notes.
• Providing training and ongoing guidance for both new and existing staff.
• As needed, support and represent the Department in ongoing legal proceedings, including court proceedings, administrative hearings, investigations, arbitration, and mediation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
• Participation in a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association).
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree