Claims Attorney

MSF • Helena, MT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Montana State Fund (MSF) is seeking a Claims Attorney to ensure Montana’s workers’ compensation system remains responsive, fair, and aligned with the needs of employers and injured workers. In this role, you will represent the interests of MSF and its policyholders through thoughtful litigation strategy, clear legal analysis, and high-quality advocacy across multiple legal forums. As a key legal partner within the organization, you will apply your legal training to influence claims handling approaches, shape strategic decision making, and support consistent, customer-centered outcomes. This position blends litigation, collaboration, and advisory work, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to both individual case strategy and the ongoing strategy of MSF’s legal and claims operations. You will work closely with claims examiners and internal stakeholders to develop litigation strategies, interpret statutes and case law, and provide legal guidance that supports MSF’s mission. The successful candidate brings strong judgment, clear communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work that aligns with Montana law and serves the people of our state.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctorate degree
• A license to practice law in the State of Montana
• A strong interest in learning more about Montana’s workers’ compensation laws.
• Customer and growth mindset
• Empathy
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Resiliency
• Communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Workers’ compensation litigation experience.
• Relevant designations and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Represent MSF before multiple forums, including the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, the Workers’ Compensation Court, and the Montana Supreme Court.
• Partner with MSF’s claims examiners to develop and implement thoughtful litigation strategies, including conducting discovery, witness interviews, drafting motions and briefs, working with retained experts, presenting oral arguments, and engaging in mediations and trials.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and advise them on opportunities to act strategically and consistently with Montana law.
• Interpret statutes, administrative rules and court decisions on a daily basis.
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal clients, including developing and providing legal training on Montana’s workers’ compensation system.
• Assist policyholders and claimants with developing a better understanding of Montana’s workers’ compensation laws.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance with dental, vision, life, long-term disability and more, with optional dependent coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
• Public employees’ retirement plan tax-deferred contributions with a generous employer match.
• Optional 457(b) deferred compensation to further increase retirement savings.
• Higher education reimbursement and other training and development programs.
• Robust personal leave, paid holidays, and extended leave.

What This Job Offers

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