Montana Lawyer December 2024/January 2025

utility consumers before the Public Service Commission, federal agencies and courts, is seeking a Montana attorney able to conduct legal research, write and commu nicate clearly regarding complex issues, prioritize work within deadlines, and work effectively with professional staff, elected officials and the public. Starting salary is $81,120 to $120,640. Apply online at statecareers.mt.gov. LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY: The Legislative Service Office is hiring a legis lative attorney. In this position one would draft bills, resolutions, and amendments. Performs legal research and provides legal advice for legislators and committees. Codifies enacted legislation, writes court case summaries, and prepares annota tions. Reviews proposed ballot measures for conformity with bill drafting require ments. Provides legal support for interim committees. This is a non partisan posi tion. This position is eligible for telework on a hybrid basis, the employee must re side in Montana and be able to come into the office on a routine basis. Attorneys must be physically present on a full-time basis during a legislative session unless there are special circumstances. In addi tion to competitive salaries, Legislative Services offers: Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous employer contributions – more than $12,500 an nually, Your choice of Pension or 401(a) Retirement Plan with about 9% employer contributions, Up to 37 paid days off per year, Payment of Montana Bar dues, and much more. Please email Kelly DaSilva at kelly.dasilva@legmt.gov for more information. ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY: Are you ready to elevate your legal career in one of the most picturesque and dynamic regions of Colorado? Montrose County, nestled in the stunning Southwest, is seeking a dedicated and talented Assistant County Attorney to join our vibrant com munity. Home to 42,679 friendly neigh bors spread across over 2,200 square miles in the Uncompaghre River and Paradox Valleys, our county is a thriving hub of activity and natural beauty. If you’re look ing for a role that combines professional challenge with an unbeatable lifestyle, consider joining us as an Assistant County Attorney in Montrose County. Your

next great adventure awaits! Please sub mit your resume, cover letter, and refer ences at: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/ MON1022MOTC/JobBoard/6c028da9 43e3-43fb-a842-c05ac9af4e47/Oppo rtunityDetail?opportunityId=9b39ae 5e-486a-4542-b0c6-ef285852d562. NON-ATTORNEY POSITIONS PARALEGAL: Doney Crowley P.C., a dynamic, busy, growing law firm with diverse areas of practice based in Helena and Red Lodge, Montana, seeks a friendly, self-motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The position is responsible for effective case management, including calendaring, document preparation and review, and maintaining both physical and digital filing. Applicant must have excellent communication, clerical, organizational and personal skills, attention to detail, and prior legal experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal principles and practices, and experience with legal software, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite. Three or more years of litiga tion and real estate transaction experience and paralegal certification preferred. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Please email scarpenter@doneylaw.com for more information. LEGAL ASSISTANT: The Yellowstone County Attorney’ Office is seeking a legal assistant to join their team. Full-time posi tion, which provides paralegal, secretarial, and related administrative support opera tions for the County Attorney’s Office; assists with preparing and filing of court documents; does related work as required. The work is performed under the gen eral direction of assigned attorneys, the Office Administrator, and the Legal Office Supervisor. Please contact Linnea Forseth at lforseth@yellowstonecountymt.gov for

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MODERN PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE in Helena: Located in desirable Cottonwood Business Park (off McHugh and Custer). 2nd floor has 4 upscale roomy offices (1 with kitchen ette and sink). Inviting first floor shared waiting area (restrooms up and down). One more office (also with kitchenette, sink and private entrance) on the first floor. Classy 2012 construction comes with ample parking for hassle free access. Available now. Lease term negotiable. Call Flint (909) 557-4447, flint@flint murfitt.com BILLINGS LAW PRACTICE FOR SALE: Retiring attorney has operating law practice, all contents, etc. avaiable for sale. Office includes all business furnishings, cumputer equipment, phone system, copiers, everything set up for a 1-2 lawyer office. Library includes a com plete set of the Montana Reports. Please direct interest to Kevin Sweeney, (406) 256-8060.

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