Montana Lawyer December 2024/January 2025

DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY (CRIMINAL): The Deputy County Attorney (Criminal) in Cascade County prosecutes adult criminal offenders through final disposition in Justice and District Courts, may also prosecute child abuse and neglect cases, bring involuntary mental health commitments, prosecute child support enforcement, initiate guard ianship/conservatorship proceedings, prosecute youth offenders in Youth Court and attend Drug Treatment Court, reviews investigative reports from law enforcement officers, makes determination regarding charges to be filed, whom to prosecute and when to decline prosecution, drafts and files charging documents, coordinates, plans, prepares and executes jury and judge trials, communicates regularly with victims and law enforcement regarding case status, prepares for and attends vari ous court hearings such as arraignments, omnibus, bail, suppression, change of plea, sentencing, revocation, etc., interviews and prepares witnesses for courtroom proceedings, prepares pleadings, briefs and other legal documents for filing with the court, responds to various written and oral motions and arguments made by defense counsel, prepares jury instructions and necessary trial and/or hearing exhibits, must be able to communicate well with witnesses and victims of all ages, social, economic and educational backgrounds, negotiates plea agreements, assists law en forcement with and drafts search warrants and subpoenas, conducts legal research and prepares legal briefs, memoranda and other documents, provides legal advice to various County officials, outside agencies and law enforcement, drafts legal opinions, researches and interprets statutes, codes and ordinances, negotiates with concerned parties to resolve contested issues, pre pares findings of fact and conclusions of law and drafts proposed orders, prepares arguments orally and in writing, must serve as “on call” attorney on a rota tional basis to law enforcement. Apply at https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/223/ Employment-Opportunities. DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY (CRIMINAL): Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office is hiring for Criminal Deputy Attorney II. We are looking for an individual who has a passion working for government and wants to make a positive

forensic data to determine if prosecu tion can be sustained on the evidence. Communicates with and prepares wit nesses before trial; collects or supervises the collection of information necessary for the conduct of litigation.Engages the services of the expert witnesses as needed with respect to forensic evidence or medical evidence with emphasis on psychiatric experts utilized in the prosecution of complex violent crime prosecutions. Engages in formal pretrial discovery, exercising discretion in deter mining when search warrants or investi gative subpoenas are needed, and drafts and executes investigative subpoenas and search warrants. Analyzes legal and factual research to develop alternatives for case presentation and coordinates the conduct of cases to maintain consistency and organization of legal and factual case elements. Synthesizes legal materials and composes written briefs, pleadings and other documents. Exercises virtu ally complete discretion in determining the propriety of plea agreements and in negotiating such agreements to resolve complex felony cases prior to trial. Exercises virtually complete discretion in the prosecution of complex felony mat ters nearly all of which are tried before district court juries. Presents evidence, examines witnesses, argues objections and motions, and presents arguments to the court and juries. Prepares and sub mits jury instructions. Decides whether to appeal adverse lower court decisions, if allowed by Montana Law, or to initiate other legal proceedings based on analy sis of applicable legal provisions and precedent, perceived chance of success, cost to the state, and alternatives to litiga tion. Analyzes resulting decisions for legal effect and impact on the interests of the State. Prepares and argues appeals in the Montana Supreme Court from cases tried by the lawyer in the lower court. Researches and prepares written briefs and presents oral arguments to Montana Supreme Court as needed. Serves as lead attorney on cases that are tried and supervise the investigative efforts of local law enforcement officers and Montana Division of Criminal Investigation in the preparation of cases for trial.

impact in the community. Under the general direction of the County Attorney, this position prosecutes crimi nal and civil offenses, represents county government in legal proceedings, and advises county officials on civil mat ters. Applications for this position are accepted online only through our career portal. For more information, please email Emily McGlenn at emcglenn@ lccountymt.gov. DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY : The Deputy County Attorney I position in Flathead, Montana works alongside the elected county attorney and other depu ties, and together they are responsible for handling litigation and legal advice for the county. This position primarily works on misdemeanor offences and occasionally will be assigned felony of fenses and/or civil issues. The attorney in this position will review reports and file appropriate charges or complaints on criminal offenses or civil violations. The Deputy County Attorney I will per form entry-level professional legal work on all facets of these matters to develop a thorough knowledge of the practice of law in the County Attorney’s Office. Contact Cheryl Houser at shouser@ flathead.mt.gov. DEPUTY OR SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY: Yellowstone County Attorney’s office is seeking a Deputy County Attorney or Senior Deputy County Attorney. Full-time po sition which performs a wide variety of routine to complex criminal prosecution in the State and Federal court systems including misdemeanor and felony criminal violations and youth court matters; does related duties as required. Eligible for telework at completion of probationary period upon supervisor approval. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Deputy County Attorney: $81,000/year + Full Benefits Pkg; Senior Deputy County Attorney: $81,000 - $110,511/year DOQ + Full Benefits Pkg. For full posting and to apply, see https://www.governmentjobs. com/careers/yellowstonecountymt. STAFF ATTORNEY: The Montana Consumer Counsel, a legislative agency in Helena that represents the interests of

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