Assistant Attorney General
Location: Helena, Montana
Description: State of Montana is currently seeking to employ Assistant Attorney General right now, this vacancy will be placed in Montana. More details about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Assistant Attorney General
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Justice
P.O. Box 201404
Helena , MT
59620-1404
Phone: (406)444-7077
Fax: (406)444-1887
TTY: Montana Relay Service at 711
E-mail: dojapps@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
41103002
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Helena
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
4/22/2013
Closing Date:
5/17/2013
Department:
Justice
Division:
Legal Services
Bureau:
Prosecution
Union:
na
Band/Grade:
8
State Application Required:
Yes
Salary:
! $30.04 - $37.55
Salary Unit:
Hourly
Applicant Pool: If another department
vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may
be used for the selection.
Special Information:
The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or an employee's ability to perform the essential duties of the job. For the state to consider any such accommodation, the applicant must make known any needed accommodation.
Women and/or minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.
The Montana Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements:
Completed Montana State Application Form on-line.
Writing Sample - A writing sample of not more than 10 pages is re! quired. The sample must be of legal writing, such as a brief or memorandum. It must include citation to legal standards, application of standards to facts, and advocacy of a position. The applicant must be the sole author.
Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.
The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant’s qualifications may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the application materials, a structured interview, performance tests, and reference and background checks.
Your application materials will be used to evaluate your written communication skills.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Background Check
Driving Record Check
Duties:
The Prosecution Services Bureau provides a broad range of professional legal services, including training and trial assistance, research ! and consultation, to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies ! as authorized by the Attorney General and mandated by law.
This is a senior staff attorney position in the Prosecution Services Bureau. The incumbent represents the State of Montana in simple and complex criminal prosecutions in justice courts, district courts, and the Montana Supreme court. "Complex" cases include cases that involve death penalty issues, numerous defendants, numerous crimes, complicated fraud issues, complex forensic evidence, complex medical evidence, and/or novel legal issues. Cases may be high profile cases. Responsible for independently handling all phases of simple and complex criminal prosecutions and related civil cases in justice courts, district courts, and the Montana Supreme Court. This requires factual assessment of the case, legal research and writing, preparation of legal documents, and oral presentation of testimony and argument. The incumbent regularly advises and assists persons throughout the state regarding criminal law issues. !
The incumbent will work with a team of attorneys and support staff on cases, projects, and training. Additional duties may include serving on a rotation basis as member of state appeal review committees, which involves making a recommendation as to whether the State should pursue an appeal to the Montana Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit, or the United State Supreme Court. Drafting legislation, reviews legislative proposals, presents testimony at legislative hearings on behalf of the Department.
Competencies:
Communication
Initiative And Accountability
Decision Making and Judgment
Ethics
Flexibility And Adaptability
Analytical Thinking
Relationship Building
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Superior knowledge of Montana Rules of Appellate Procedure, Montana Rules of Evidence, substantive criminal law, involuntary commitment statutes and decisions, child abuse and neglect statut! es and decisions, criminal procedure, post-conviction statutes and proc! edural bars, and state habeas corpus statutes and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of federal rules of evidence, federal rules of civil procedure, federal rules of Appellate Procedure, federal habeas statutes and rules, and Rules of the U.S. Supreme Court. Superior research and writing skills, including citation format.
Thorough knowledge of word processing software, hardware, and data bases. Specialized knowledge in particular areas of the criminal law, including death penalty.
Superior advocacy skills.
Advanced organizational and leadership skills, including teaching skills.
Ability to conduct thorough legal research.
Ability to mentor and supervise junior attorneys and paralegal staff.
Ability to develop and maintain a culture of teamwork, professionalism, efficiency, productivity, timeliness, quality, and accountability.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with opposing counsel, judg! es, court personnel, prosecutors, legislators, and citizens.
Ability to effectively handle multiple demands at the same time.
Ability to develop legal strategies and to coordinate briefing to maintain consistent and persuasive legal arguments which advance those strategies.
Education/Experience:
Graduation from college and an accredited law school.
Must be licensed to practice law in Montana (as certified by the Montana Supreme Court) and hold membership in good standing with the State Bar of Montana OR be licensed to practice law in any state with membership in good standing in that state’s bar association and be able to become licensed to practice law in Montana within an established time period determined at time of hire.
Plus five or more years of job-related work experience, at least three of which are in the area of criminal prosecution.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Ma! terials Required:
Writing Sample
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If you were e! ligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to State of Montana.
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