Deputy/Senior Deputy County Attorney

About the role

Full-time position responsible for a broad range of criminal prosecution work involving misdemeanor, felony, and youth court proceedings. Telework opportunities may be available upon successful completion of the probationary period and with supervisor approval.

Pay

$90,125 - $103,225 annually DOE plus full benefits package.

Benefits

• Health insurance managed by Blue Cross Blue Shield with traditional and HDHP benefit plans.
• Includes dental, life, supplemental life, prescription, employee assistance program, and optional vision coverage for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, dependent care, and short- and long-term disability benefits are also available.
• Ten hours of vacation and eight hours of sick leave per month with ten paid holidays per year.
• Retirement through the Montana Public Employees’ Retirement System offering a choice of Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans.
• Optional ROTH and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
• Teamsters union representation and optional membership.
• Parking available by seniority for $8 per month.

Requirements

• Deputy County Attorney: Juris Doctor degree; Montana State Bar membership or passage of the Bar Exam within the 6‑month probationary period; Valid Montana driver’s license.
• Senior Deputy County Attorney: Juris Doctor degree; Montana State Bar membership; Minimum of two years’ criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy County Attorney; or two years’ experience practicing law including civil litigation, criminal litigation and/or local government law; or any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling six years; Demonstrated ability to litigate and try cases and effectively handle a demanding caseload; Valid Montana driver’s license.
• This position requires a criminal background check as prescribed by CJIN/NCIC policies.