Montana Lawyer April/May 2025

Applicants must be admitted to practice in Montana or in the process of obtaining admission. Opportunities are available in our Bozeman, Helena, Big Timber, and Butte offices. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample at https://mttaxlaw.com/careers/ or call (406) 449-4829 for further information. LITIGATION ATTORNEY: Buckwalter Webb, PLLC, a well-established civil litigation firm located in the historic KM Building in downtown Kalispell, Montana, is seeking a full time, in-person litigation attorney to join its busy prac tice. 2+ years of experience preferred but not required. Salary/benefits are very competitive and depend on qualifications of applicant. Benefits include employer funded health insurance, retirement contribution, and yearly bonus eligibility. Firm offers immediate chance to partici pate in litigated cases and the opportunity to work with experienced partners/at torneys. Submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample, and references to Buckwalter Webb, PLLC, Attn: Laura Webb at lwebb@buckwalterwebb.com and cc: Lisa Pooler at lpooler@buckwal terwebb.com. ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY: The Drake Law Firm in downtown Helena is looking to expand our estate planning practice group of two attorneys and a paralegal within a small, collaborative firm encompassing multiple practice areas. Existing team has an established book of business and is looking for the right person to hit the ground running. Ideal candidate will have minimum two years’ experience in estate planning and be admitted to practice in Montana or in process of obtaining admission. Competitive salary, generous benefits, unbeatable office culture. Emphasis on quality of life in and out of the office. Start date flexible of August 1, 2025 or later. Please send resume and cover letter to firm@drakemt.com. AASSOCIATE ATTORNEY: Estate Planning/Estate Settlement Attorney: Great Falls firm looking for a motivated, people-oriented attorney to join our estate

planning and estate settlement firm. Our practice is built on long-term relation ships with our clients and their other ad visors. We follow a fresh approach to the practice of law that emphasizes a realistic work-life balance. This is a great opportu nity for a recent law graduate, or lawyer desiring a lateral move, with excellent communication skills who enjoys being part of a collaborative work environment. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Montana Estate Lawyer, P.C., Attn: Charlene D. Squires, Eight 3rd Street North, Suite 507, Great Falls, MT 59401, or email at CharleneS@ MontanaEstateLawyer.com. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY: St. Peter O’Brien Law Offices, P.C., in Missoula is seeking a associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join their fast paced and growing practice. For over 40 years the St. Peter O’Brien Law Offices’ firm has represented clients involved in the most complex business transactions, drafted simple and complex estate plans, and along with its litigation team, litigated complex real estate and business cases on behalf of our clients. Our attorneys are well known in the region and enjoy strong relationships within the business and legal communities. To apply, email marie@ stplawoffices.com. ASSOCIATE JUDGE: The Associate Judge position with the Fort Berthold District Court in New Town, North Dakota, presides over civil, criminal, and juvenile cases, including arraign ments. This full-time role requires a Juris Doctorate and licensure to practice law in any state, with preference for those eli gible in North Dakota. Experience in fed eral Indian law is preferred. The Associate Judge will conduct legal proceedings, in terpret judicial policies, and issue rulings while upholding high ethical standards. This position may require irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. To apply, submit a TAT application and supporting documents to the Three Affiliated Tribes/MHA Nation Human Resource Department at 404 Frontage Road, New Town, ND 58763. Phone: (701) 627-4781 | Fax: (701) 627-2960. Preference given to qualified American

Indian applicants. Open until filled. DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (CIVIL): The City of Billings is seeking a Deputy City Attorney. Under general direction, performs a variety of professional duties involved in providing a full range of legal services related to municipal govern ment operations; represents the City of Billings in civil proceedings as assigned before courts, administrative agencies and boards, and arbitrators; may occasion ally prepare and prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases in courts; and advises City departments, staff, advisory boards, and commissions. For a full job description, please visit https://www.governmentjobs. com/careers/billingsmt/jobs/4857081/ civil-deputy-city-attorney?pagetype=jobO pportunitiesJobs. DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY: The County Attorney’s Office is legal counsel for ADLC (Anaconda). As a result, attorneys and all employees .in the County Attorney’s Office are bound by the Montana Rules of Professional Conduct. Employees will routinely handle, view, discuss amongst each other, and assist in confidential legal proceed ings and the handling of confidential doc uments. Confidential information shall not be released without the consent of the County Attorney. This position requires skills in: communication and legal research; operation of office equip ment, typing, computers and applicable software; proper English, spelling, gram mar and good penmanship. This position requires a high degree of ability to: inves tigate and prosecute criminal complaints; be organized; work independently; maintain confidentiality; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow verbal and written instructions; establish effective working relationships with fel low employees, supervisors, and the pub lic. For mor information, please contact Heather Edwards at hedwards@adlc.us. DEPUTY OR SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY: Yellowstone County Attorney’s Office is seeking a Deputy County Attorney or Senior Deputy County Attorney. Full-time position which performs a wide variety

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