Montana Lawyer February/March 2025

“seriously mentally ill” and assists the state with involuntary commitments for those who are “seriously developmentally disabled.” The Deputy County Attorney position works alongside the elected County Attorney. Together, they are responsible for prosecuting criminal and civil offenses, representing the County government in legal proceedings, and advising County officials on civil mat ters. This position requires education and experience equivalent to graduation from college and an accredited law school where a juris doctor degree was earned. Two years of progressively responsible ex perience in the practice of law, preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education, internship, experience, and training totaling 4 years may also satisfy this requirement. For more information, please contact Rich at rwallace@sander scounty.gov. 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 documents. Confidential informa tion shall not be released without the consent of the County Attorney. This position requires skills in: commu nication and legal research; operation of office equipment, typing, computers and applicable software; proper English, spelling, grammar and good penmanship. This position requires a high degree of ability to: investigate and prosecute criminal complaints; be organized; work independently; maintain confi dentiality; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow verbal and written instructions; establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, su pervisors, and the public. For mor infor mation, please contact Heather Edwards at hedwards@adlc.us. DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY (CRIMINAL): The Deputy County Attorney (Criminal) in Cascade County prosecutes adult criminal offenders

ill” and assists the state with involuntary commitment for those who are “seri ously developmentally disabled” who are residents of the county. For questions on this position or on the application process, please call (406) 683-3730 or e-mail para legal@beaverheadcountymt.gov. COUNTY ATTORNEY: The Sheridan County Attorney represents the County in all civil legal matters, and prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the State of Montana. The County Attorney is expect ed to fulfill all of the duties described in Montana law for this elected official posi tion, as well as the office of County Public Administrator. The individual should be able to work independently and grow to handle a broad array of misdemeanor and felony cases, as well as fulfill all the other duties of County Attorneys, includ ing advising department heads, county boards, and the County Commission, drafting legal opinions, and reviewing various county contracts and agreements. he position is considered part-time, and the individual may carry on a private law practice in addition to his or her county attorney duties. The County Attorney oversees a full-time Legal Assistant. The County Attorney’s Office is located at the Sheridan County Courthouse in Plentywood, Montana. The salary is based on a combination of State and County payment, $65,000 - $71,000 a year de pending on experience and qualifications. The salary is subject to COLA adjust ments and State employee raises annually. Contact cwestergard@sheridancountymt. gov for more information. DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY: The County Attorney’s Office prosecutes all felony criminal offenses committed within Sanders County and misdemeanor of fenses within Sanders County but outside the city limits of Thompson Falls, Plains, and Hot Springs. It represents the State of Montana in child abuse and child neglect cases, as well as juvenile court proceed ings under the Youth Court Act. The County Attorney counsels the County Commissioners, all County departments, and other local governmental units and elected boards. The County Attorney’s Office also handles involuntary com mitments for County residents who are

through final disposition in Justice and District Courts, may also prosecute child abuse and neglect cases, bring involun tary mental health commitments, pros ecute child support enforcement, initiate guardianship/conservatorship proceed ings, prosecute youth offenders in Youth Court and attend Drug Treatment Court, reviews investigative reports from law enforcement officers, makes determina tion regarding charges to be filed, whom to prosecute and when to decline prosecu tion, drafts and files charging documents, coordinates, plans, prepares and executes jury and judge trials, communicates regularly with victims and law enforce ment regarding case status, prepares for and attends various 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 docu ments 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 enforcement 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 enforce ment, drafts legal opinions, researches and interprets statutes, codes and ordi nances, negotiates with concerned parties to resolve contested issues, prepares 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 posi tive impact in the community. Under the general direction of the County Attorney,

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