Montana Lawyer October/November 2025

of the legal department. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified ap plicants will receive consideration for employment with out regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. If you require a reasonable accommodation to com plete the application or interview process, please contact us at ava-law-hr@avalaw.com. COUNTY ATTORNEY: The Musselshell County and Golden Valley County Attorney’s Office is seeking a full-time County Attorney. Applicants will need to have been licensed to practice law in the State of Montana for the last three years and meet the statutory requirements of the office. Successful applicant will be the only attorney in the offices and must handle all matters required by statute. Applicants must be able to start as soon as possible. Salary is $ 110,000-120,000, DOE with applicable County benefits. Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and two (2) recent letters of recommendation. Please email ctomassi@co.musselshell.mt.us. INSURANCE & SECURITIES ENFORCEMENT ATTORNEYS 1 & 2: Join our team to protect Montanans! The Office of the State Auditor/CSI is hiring for two critical attorney positions dedicated to enforcement and criminal law, helping ensure justice and safety for all Montanans. At the CSI, you’ll (1) play a key role in protecting Montanans by representing the State in complex criminal and civil litigation involving insurance and securities industries, (2) help fight fraud and regulate industries that impact everyday lives, and (3) work to up hold public safety by prosecuting criminal cases, review ing investigations, and making vital charge decisions. Your work will help maintain justice and community trust throughout Montana. Find full job details and application info at https:// csimt.gov/meet-commissioner-brown/work-with-us/. STAFF ATTORNEY: The Montana Consumer Counsel, a legislative agency in Helena that represents the interests of utility consumers before the Public Service Commission, federal agencies and courts, is seek ing a Montana attorney able to conduct legal research, write and communicate 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, or contact ssnow@mt.gov for further information. SPECIAL UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL (SAUSA) BLACKFEET TRIBE; Browning, Montana

The Blackfeet Tribe seeks a highly motivated at torney to serve as a tribal prosecutor who will be cross designated as a Tribal Special Assistant USS Attorney (Tribal SAUSA) with the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Montana. The position would entail the investigation and prosecution of domestic vio lence, sexual assault, dating 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 offices for training, federal court appear ances and other Tribal SA USA duties as appropriate. Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate Degree, and must be admitted, or eligible for admission, to the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. Pay is an an nual salary of $113,400 plus benefits. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references to Toni Gilham, Paralegal at tgilharn@blackfeetnation. com. STAFF ATTORNEY: The Blackfeet Tribe is seek ing an entry level attorney to join the Blackfeet Legal Department in Browning, Montana. Selected candidates will conduct research, draft legal documents, contribute to case preparation, and participate in civil litigation. We seek a candidate with strong legal writing, analyti cal, and communication skills, coupled with a commit ment to ethical standards. If you are prepared to make a significant contribution to the Blackfeet Tribe and strive for legal excellence, we encourage you to submit your application and be part of our dedicated team. Interested candidates please email a cover letter, re sume, writing sample and a list of references to Paralegal Toni Gilham at tgilham@blackfeetnation.com 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 pos session, violent crime, child exploitation/child pornog raphy, 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 dis tribution, illegal firearm possession, illegal immigration, child exploitation/child pornography, organized crime,

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