Attorney- Conflict Public Defender

The Office of the Public Defender is seeking an Attorney-Conflict Public Defender to represent clients in court and provide legal defense in cases that may be high-profile, involve significant liability exposure or death penalty, life in prison. The position requires a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and membership in the State Bar of Montana.

Requirements

• Represents clients in court, during hearings or before other legal proceedings and government entities
• Provides legal defense in cases that may be high-profile, involve significant liability exposure or death penalty, life in prison
• Reviews and prepares legal documents including but not limited to opinions, forms, contracts and/or other legal agreements
• Prepares appropriate findings of fact, conclusions of law, orders after appropriate legal proceedings
• Interprets and applies state and federal laws and administrative rules
• Identifies and Interviews parties, witnesses, and experts involved during the legal proceedings and prepares parties to testify
• Receives, researches, and responds to questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedure, and/or facilitates a resolution
• Provides consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate legal advice, settlement negotiations, and/or facilitates legal decisions
• Provides assistance and/or collaborates with other attorneys during trials and hearings
• Handles cases with substantial legal precedent as well as analyzes, interprets, and advises about new laws that have no case precedent
• Serves as a legal advisor across multiple fields of law; may develop expertise in specific fields of law and provide training and guidance as necessary
• May serve as a principal legal advisor in a specific field of law
• Attends continuing education trainings as required and necessary
• May provide office support as requested or as needed

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Work/life balance
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Telework (when applicable)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness