Enforcement and Trial Attorney
About The Position
The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) is hiring an attorney to prosecute criminal and administrative fraud cases and represent the agency in other civil matters. The attorney manages cases from referral through final judgment, with meaningful autonomy and support from attorneys and paralegals. Work includes criminal prosecutions involving insurance and securities law violations, administrative enforcement and licensing actions, and civil litigation. The position also supports CSI’s mission through coordination with state, federal, and tribal partners, drafting laws and administrative rules, and public outreach and continuing legal education presentations. The role is based at CSI’s office in Helena, Montana, with potential hybrid or remote work depending on the circumstances. Relocation expenses are negotiable. The salary is $95,000–$125,000, depending on experience. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample; a law school transcript is optional.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Two or more years of legal experience.
- Membership in the State Bar of Montana, or ability to become a member by an agreed-upon date.
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of legal experience.
- Two years of experience with insurance or securities law.
- Practical experience as a licensed insurance or securities professional.
- Experience as lead trial counsel in felony criminal cases or relevant civil or administrative cases.
Responsibilities
- Manage cases from referral through final judgment, including drafting pleadings and motions, presenting oral arguments, conducting depositions, handling trials and hearings, and representing the agency in appeals.
- Prosecute criminal cases involving insurance and securities law violations in state district court.
- Obtain investigative subpoenas and search warrants, advise investigators on legal questions and potential trial issues, and draft charging memoranda.
- Represent CSI in administrative actions, including enforcement actions against regulated entities, insurance and securities fraud cases, and licensing cases.
- Represent CSI in civil litigation.
- Coordinate with state, federal, and tribal partners to prosecute white-collar criminal cases.
- Draft laws and administrative rules.
- Present at public outreach events and continuing legal education seminars.
- Perform other tasks in support of CSI’s mission.
Benefits
- Up to 38+ paid days off a year, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Generous maternity and parental leave.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family starting on the first day of employment.
- No-cost telehealth appointments and access to employee medical clinics through the State medical plan.
- Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution of 8.73% to 9.07% of salary.
- Optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan.
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Potential hybrid or partial telework arrangements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
