Attorney jobs in Missoula, MT

Attorney is responsible for using specialized knowledge of national, state, and/or local laws to advise and represent clients and organizations in criminal or civil proceedings and other legal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel in support of business activities and transactions. Being an Attorney researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Additionally, Attorney represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. May have a billable hours requirement. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to a manager. The Attorney work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Attorney typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Attorney
  • Montana Department of Justice
  • Helena, MT FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking a skilled and experienced Attorney to join our team!

    This position is an Agency Legal Counsel (Lawyer 2) with the State’s Attorney’s Office. Agency Legal Services Bureau represents the State of Montana in civil matters before state and federal courts and provides legal counsel and advice to state agencies on a fee-for-services basis.

    The bureau has up to 12 attorneys and 5 support staff who work in a collaborative environment to serve the people of Montana.

    This is a diverse practice that offers incredible opportunities to gain experience in many fields of law, litigation, and administrative law in various judicial forums, while offering a work-life balance in beautiful Helena, Montana.

    Attorneys in the bureau take on a broad variety of work from state agencies and boards, which opens the door to become experts in a variety of areas of law.

    Attorneys will have an opportunity to appear in all levels of state and federal court and serve as hearing examiners for administrative agencies pursuant to the Montana Administrative Procedures Act.

    Work may include tort defense, defending constitutional challenges to state statutes, transactional work, administrative law, environmental law, and employment issues, among a variety of other topics.

    These cases involve varying degrees of complexity and encompass any issue regulated or encountered by state agencies. Additionally, Agency Legal Counsel serve as in-house counsel for a variety of boards across the State, attending hearings and providing other legal advice as needed.

    We are seeking an innovative and self-motivated candidate to provide quality legal services, and to promote an understanding of the role of the law while achieving and protecting goals of the bureau’s various agency clients.

    The incumbent is responsible for independently handling all phases of civil litigation, including complex litigation, in district court and on appeal.

    This involves case review, legal research, drafting pleadings, engaging in discovery, motions practice, presenting evidence to a court or jury, and participating in settlement conferences and mediations.

    Examples of complex litigation include multiple party actions, class action lawsuits, and cases with significant potential liability exposure.

    The incumbent may oversee and direct the work of a team of attorneys and support staff on complex projects or oversee case development and trial presentation phases in cases involving junior attorneys. A key area of this opportunity is the career ladder, which provides a career path within the State’s Attorney’s Office.

    The Agency Legal Counsel is responsible for 120 monthly hourly billing requirements, and there is an incentive program for meeting the billing requirements. Billing credit is provided for sick leave, vacations, and holidays.

    • Salary: $ 95,181.00 - 104,582.00 Yearly
    • State of Montana benefits package!

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Juris Doctor Degree.
    • At least two years of specialized law and litigation experience.
    • Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana.
    • If licensed in another state, must be able to become licensed to practice law in Montana within six months of hire. Individuals with 5 years of practice in another state in good standing are eligible to be admitted on motion. Individuals who have passed the Uniform Bar Exam may be eligible to transfer. Bar Admission Rules
    • Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

    • Criminal History Fingerprint Check
    • Driving History

    HOW TO APPLY:

    • To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application,
    • Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.
    • RESUME: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

    Fabulous State of Montana benefits:

    • Medical, dental and vision coverage
    • Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) plan choices - Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution
    • Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan
    • Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
    • Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Not Telework Eligible
    • State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

    Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): ONGOING

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $95,181.00 - $104,582.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Employee discount
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Ability to Commute:

    • Helena, MT (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

  • 5 Days Ago

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Attorney
  • ALPS
  • Missoula, MT FULL_TIME
  • ALPS, the nation's largest direct writer of lawyers' malpractice insurance, is seeking a new Claims Attorney to join our team. A claims attorney has an overall responsibility for the prompt intake, in...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Litigation Attorney
  • KnightNicastroMacKay, LLC
  • Missoula, MT FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your litigation skills and try complex cases to verdict? Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC, a nationally renowned civil litigation firm, is seeking an associat...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Claims Attorney
  • ALPS Corporation
  • Missoula, MT FULL_TIME
  • Description ALPS, the nation’s largest direct writer of lawyers’ malpractice insurance, is seeking a new Claims Attorney to join our team. A claims attorney has an overall responsibility for the promp...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Claims Attorney
  • ALPS INSURANCE AGENCY INC
  • Missoula, MT FULL_TIME
  • Description ALPS, the nation’s largest direct writer of lawyers’ malpractice insurance, is seeking a new Claims Attorney to join our team. A claims attorney has an overall responsibility for the promp...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Associate Attorney
  • Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner
  • Missoula, MT PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner, P.C. (“MDS”) of Missoula, Montana seeks a motivated associate attorney for a diverse civil litigation practice. MDS is a full-service law firm, offering transaction...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Full Time Nanny and Housekeeper
  • Care
  • Missoula, MT
  • Responsibilities Duties include light housekeeping such as maintaining common areas, unloading dishwasher, kids laundry
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Journeyman Plumber - Missoula
  • Williams Plumbing / Civil Construction
  • Missoula, MT
  • Williams is the? Northwest's largest plumbing contractor (https://www.willplumb.com/projects/plumbing/) . From hospitals...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Surgical Pediatrics
  • MTX Therapy Services
  • Missoula, MT
  • MTX Therapy Services is looking for a RN - Surgical Pediatrics in the area of Missoula, MT for a direct hire position in...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Supervisor (Part-Time)
  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Missoula, MT
  • AutoZone's Part-Time Shift Supervisors will assist the Store Manager with leading company initiatives and ensuring maxim...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pediatrics - Registered Nurse
  • LifePoint Hospitals
  • Missoula, MT
  • Sign-On Bonus: External applicants eligible for up to $30,000.00. Sign-on bonus eligibility: Open to external applicates...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal
  • Schulte Law Firm P.C.
  • Missoula, MT
  • Job Description Job Description About the Job: Busy litigation firm in Missoula seeks an experienced paralegal to join o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal
  • Schulte Law Firm P.C.
  • Missoula, MT
  • Job Description Job Description About the Job: Busy litigation firm in Missoula seeks an experienced paralegal to join o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester 2 - Management Forester
  • State of Montana
  • Missoula, MT
  • The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgmen...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Missoula is located at the western edge of Montana approximately 45 miles (70 km) from the Idaho border. The city is at an elevation of 3,209 feet (978 m) above sea level, with nearby Mount Sentinel and Mount Jumbo steeply rising to 5,158 feet (1,572 m) and 4,768 feet (1,453 m) respectively. According to the Census Bureau's 2015[update] figures, the city had a total area of 29.08 square miles (75.3 km2), of which, 28.90 square miles (74.9 km2) was land and 0.184 square miles (0.48 km2) was water. Approximately 13,000 years ago, the entire valley was at the bottom of Glacial Lake Missoula and a...
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Income Estimation for Attorney jobs
$75,858 to $106,090
Missoula, Montana area prices
were up 3.1% from a year ago

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