Public Defender
Careersection
- Location
- Glendive
- Employment type
- full_time
- Source
- taleo
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This position may be based out of Miles City or Glendive. 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sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;line-height%5C:normal;margin%5C:0px 0px 9pt;orphans%5C:2;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:rgb(36,36,36);font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3ECreating Expert Teams of Advocates for Justice, Bringing Respect and Dignity to our Clients to Achieve Holistic and Equitable Outcomes%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:white;color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica 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system remains fair.%26nbsp;We are proud of the work we do. To find out more about OPD %3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color%5C:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height%5C:inherit;text-decoration%5C:none;%22 href=%22http%5C://opd.mt.gov/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3Evisit our website%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:white;color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;line-height%5C:normal;margin%5C:0px 0px 9pt;orphans%5C:2;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:white;color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;line-height%5C:normal;margin%5C:0px 0px 9pt;orphans%5C:2;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:rgb(70,172,174);font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits of working for OPD%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%26nbsp;The ability to%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Ework%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;and%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Eplay%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;in the%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Ebeautiful state of Montana%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity!%26nbsp;Montana offers theaters, museums, fairs, rodeos, a high-quality educational system, and many recreational opportunities.%26nbsp;Montana%27s mountains, rivers, and lakes provide year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. 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style=%22background-color%5C:white;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFlexible schedules%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:black;line-height%5C:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOpportunities and room for professional growth%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:black;line-height%5C:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETelework (when applicable)%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:black;line-height%5C:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness -%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3EEmployment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive public service loan forgiveness – %3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color%5C:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height%5C:inherit;text-decoration%5C:none;%22 href=%22https%5C://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3Evisit the Federal Student Aid website%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E to learn more!%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:white;color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, 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sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResume%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:black;line-height%5C:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EReferences%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3Ci%3EPlease provide contact information for (2) current or former supervisors and (1) professional peer.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:white;color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;margin%5C:0px 0px 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12px;orphans%5C:2;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3EPublic Defenders serve as a defense attorney for indigent clients and other persons in criminal and civil cases who are entitled by law to assistance of counsel. 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includes cases at the Montana Supreme Court as necessary.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EProvides legal defense in cases that may be high-profile, involve significant liability exposure or death penalty, life in prison.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EReviews and prepares legal documents including but not limited to opinions, forms, contracts and/or other legal agreements.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EPrepares appropriate findings of fact, conclusions of law, orders after appropriate legal proceedings.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EPrepares evidence, exhibits, and legal documents necessary to litigate cases.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EInterprets and applies state and federal laws and administrative rules.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EIdentifies and Interviews parties, witnesses, and experts involved during the legal proceedings and prepares parties to testify.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EReceives, researches, and responds to questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedure, and/or facilitates a resolution.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EProvides consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate legal advice, settlement negotiations, and/or facilitates legal decisions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EProvides assistance and/or collaborates with other attorneys during trials and hearings.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EHandles cases with substantial legal precedent as well as analyzes, interprets, and advises about new laws that have no case precedent.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EServes as a legal advisor across multiple fields of law; 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Fluctuation of workload may require more than a 40-hour work week and requires occasional exposure to stressful situations. Attendance of continuing legal education seminars to meet Bar requirements is necessary. Depending on location, travel to attend court, trainings and provide services to clients is common, which could be up to 40% of the time.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoHeader%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:rgb(255, 255, 255);color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;margin%5C:0px 0px 12px;orphans%5C:2;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:rgb(255, 255, 255);color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;margin%5C:0px 0px 12px;orphans%5C:2;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3EThis position requires%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:rgb(255, 255, 255);color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;margin%5C:12px 0px;orphans%5C:2;padding%5C:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoBodyText2%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3EKnowledge of legal and court policies, procedures, practices and their application with particular reference to indigent defense.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoBodyText2%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3EState and federal laws, rules and regulations and their judicial interpretation and precedents.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoBodyText2%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3EFamiliarity of methods and tactics employed in the defense of legal actions in courts.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoBodyText2%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3EKnowledge of criminal law and the law of criminal procedure and its application in the State of Montana.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EContinuing obligation to stay abreast of changes and developments in the law with legal research; including learning and using the agency endorsed legal research program.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EKnowledge of Titles 40 (Uniform Parentage Act), 41 (Montana Youth Court Act) (Child Abuse and Neglect), 45 (Crimes), 46 (Criminal Procedure), 47 (Access to Legal Services), 53 (Mental Disorder),61 (Motor Vehicles), 87 (Fish and Wildlife), Montana Code Annotated; Rules of Evidence, Rules of Appellate Procedures, and other title provisions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EClassification of mental disorders and the ability to read and understand medical terminology related to mental disorders, developmental disabilities, chemical dependence and alcoholism, and how a particular mental disorder, developmental disability, chemical dependence or alcoholism will affect client communications and should recognize that communications may require special efforts on the part of counsel.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:13.9314px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:19.9733px;%22%3EAbility to work effectively with marginalized populations, who are disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system in Montana.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EAbility to understand and be sensitive to cultural differences that may affect the attorney/client relationship and communications.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EStatutory requirements governing guardianship and conservatorship in the jurisdiction as well as case law and court rules; various types of pleas that may be agreed to; services available to youth, minors; as well as mental health and social services that may be available in the community.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3ESkilled in use of standard office equipment, programs and software.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EStrong organization, time management, and oral written communication skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EAbility to learn, understand and consistently utilize the agency case management system.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EAbility to establish and maintain effective relationship with others.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EAbility to learn and understand the principles and practices of evidence collection.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EAbility to effectively research and analyze documents.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EAble to maintain professionalism when critiqued.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EAbility to discern when to consult with peers to avoid unnecessary research or argument.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:14.973px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EAbility to work independently on arguments with multiple issues.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:rgb(255, 255, 255);color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;margin%5C:0px 0px 12px;orphans%5C:2;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3EThis agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.%26nbsp; After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, %3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color%5C:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height%5C:inherit;text-decoration%5C:none;%22 href=%22https%5C://www.e-verify.gov/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3Ehttps%5C://www.e-verify.gov/%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:21.4667px;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
This position requires:
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school,
- Membership in the State Bar of Montana
Preferred:
- Previous experience in criminal defense preferred.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.