Lawyer 2 (05020, 05242)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) offers a career of genuine consequence for experienced attorneys. DPHHS is Montana’s largest state agency, serving hundreds of thousands of Montanans in behavioral health, child welfare, disability services, public assistance, and senior care programs. The attorneys in our Office of Legal Affairs are essential partners providing critical legal support to programs that serve Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. This position is a deliberate choice made by attorneys who value service and a mission-oriented focus. Work within this office touches a wide range of substantive areas, giving attorneys the opportunity to develop genuine expertise across multiple fields of law including healthcare and Medicaid Law, labor and employment, civil rights, administrative law and regulatory practice and so much more. Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Minimum five years of legal experience
• Active admission to practice law in Montana, or eligibility and commitment to obtain Montana licensure within a reasonable period of time.
• Interest in healthcare law or areas of law directly relevant to DPHHS programs

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act (MAPA) and administrative hearing practice
• Preferred experience advising government agencies, judicial review of agency decisions or other institutional clients
• Preferred litigation experience
• Preferred knowledge of the Montana legislative process

Responsibilities

• Providing critical legal support to programs that serve Montanans.
• Working within a wide range of substantive areas of law, including healthcare and Medicaid Law, labor and employment, civil rights, administrative law and regulatory practice.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• No-Cost services at Montana Health Center clinics
• Wellness incentives
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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