Montana Lawyer June/July 2025

and new attorneys. Candidate must have a current license to practice law in the State of Montana or be qualified to receive such a license, a strong work ethic, proven case management skills, excellent communication and analytical skills, excellent research and writing skills, the willingness to relocate to Billings, and the ability to travel for work periodically. Please submit a writing sample along with a resume and cover letter. All inquiries are kept confidential. Send to Felt Martin PC, attn Karra, 550 No 31st St, Suite 500, Billings MT 59101. ASSISTANT US ATTORNEY (CRIMINAL): The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana has offices in Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula. The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal cases involving immigration, terrorism, domestic and international narcotics distribution, illegal firearm posses sion, violent crime, child exploitation/child pornography, human trafficking, organized crime, complex securities and fraud cases, health care fraud, and public corruption. Those matters include the prosecution of violent crimes and other cases on most of Montana’s Native American Reservations. The successful candidate for this position will work in the Great Falls branch office and will be assigned to one or more reservations to act as a liaison between tribal public safety officials and the United States Attorney. The casework for this position would entail the investigation and prosecution of matters ranging from violent crime in Indian Country, drug distribution, illegal firearm posses sion, illegal immigration, child exploitation/child pornogra phy, organized crime, and economic crimes, with a primary emphasis on violent crime in Indian Country, drugs and illegal immigration. The qualified applicant would be expected to: (a) assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies; (b) actively participate in grand jury pro ceedings, including the presentation of witnesses before the grand jury; (c) litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision; and (d) write and argue appeals. Apply online now! TRIBAL ASSISTANT US ATTORNEY: The Blackfeet Tribe seeks a highly motivated attorney to serve as a tribal prosecutor who will be cross-designated as a Tribal Special Assistant United States Attorney (“Tribal SAUSA”) with the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Montana. The position would entail the invesgigation and prosecution of domestic violence, sexual assault, dat ing violence sex trafficking and stalking crimes that occur within the exterior boundaries of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The Attorney will be stationed at the Blackfeet Legal Department and will travel to the USAO Great Falls Office for training, federal court appearances and other Tribal SAUSA duties as appropriate. For a more detailed Job Announcement please email dkline@blackfeetnation. com.

CITY ATTORNEY: The City of Umatilla is seeking a City Attorney for this growing city of 8,256 situated along the banks of the Columbia River and the confluence of the Umatilla and Columbia Rivers, three hours east of Portland, Oregon. Umatilla is known for offering desert scenic beau ty, easy access to outdoor recreation, and a quieter lifestyle within reach of bigger cities. The City Attorney is the chief legal counsel for the City and works under the direction of the City Manager. Responsibilities include providing legal services to the City via the City Manager and City Council, including guidance on a variety of topics such as public meetings, public records laws, employment law, and land use matters such as right of way and utility easements. More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of Umatilla with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of Umatilla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is July 6. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY: The City of Bozeman, Montana is looking for an experienced and hardworking attorney to accept a challenging position addressing a wide diversity of legal and organizational matters. We seek an attorney with integrity, a lively work ethic, and an apprecia tion for collaboration, leadership qualities, and an affinity for change. This position will be primarily assigned to the criminal division for prosecution services, with the pos sibility of some assigned civil duties. As part of the City Attorney’s Office, this position represents the City in all matters that involve criminal charges and municipal code violations, including receiving and evaluating new case files, arguing bond, bail, or sentencing as necessary, review ing police reports and citations to determine appropriate charges, drafting charging documentation accordingly, and advocating for enforcement of the law. This is your op portunity to make a meaningful difference in your com munity by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman em ployees receive top-tier benefits including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, bilingual pay, excellent retirement options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets and gym memberships, and much more! Apply online now! DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (CIVIL): The City of Billings is seeking a Deputy City Attorney. Under general direc tion, performs a variety of professional duties involved in providing a full range of legal services related to municipal government operations; represents the City of Billings in civil proceedings as assigned before courts, administra tive 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/

28 MONTANA LAWYER

WWW.MONTANABAR.ORG