Lawyer
Location: Helena, Montana
Description: State of Montana is employing Lawyer right now, this job will be situated in Montana. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Lawyer
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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For more informa! tion contact:
State Agency:
Environmental Quality
HR: 1520 E. 6th Ave.
Helena , MT
59620
Phone: (406)444-4218
Fax: (406)444-5330
TTY: Montana Relay Service at 711
E-mail: KDavis3@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
53100550
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Helena
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Date Posted:
7/29/2013
Closing Date:
8/19/2013
Department:
Environmental Quality
Division:
Director's Office
Bureau:
Legal Unit
Band/Grade:
7 or 8
State Application Required:
Yes
Salary:
$55,268.00 - $80,415.00
Salary Unit:
Yearly
Addi! tional Salary Information: Salary information posted inclu! des both the level 7 and 8 pay range. DEQ will determine the level based on the applicants qualifications. Benefits include; health, life, dental, paid leave, optional vision, and a state matched retirement fund. The benefits package is worth approximately $18,951.
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:
Application can be found on the State of Montana Website ( https://svc.mt.gov/stateapp/ ). The job description can be requested via email: KDavis3@mt.gov Phone: (406) 444-4218 or FAX: (406) 444-5330.
Minorities are underrepresented in this category and are encouraged to apply.
Travel: Travel is required primarily to attend court
Writing Sample Requirement: Please provide a copy of two briefs that you have personally written and submitted to a court along with a copy ! of a legal memorandum or letter containing legal analysis that you personally have authored. Please combine the two briefs and legal memorandum or letter into one document and then upload it as the writing sample. If you have issues combining the three items into one document please email them to KDavis3@mt.gov .
Duties:
We are recruiting for a level 7 or 8 Attorney. The level will depend on the successful applicant’s experience and ability. The successful applicant will provide legal advice and representation on problems, issues, and cases concerning administration of environmental statutes and rules and procedural statutes and rules involving DEQ. The successful applicant will represent DEQ in court, administrative hearings, and in negotiations. They will ensure that program positions and actions are legally defensible and that, when challenged or advanced to court, those positions and actions are presented effectively and persuasively.
A Le! vel 8 attorney (one with more years of knowledge and abilities based on! experience) will provide senior-level advice, will represent DEQ by handling the most complex, high profile, and difficult legal issues and cases, and may supervise legal staff.
Competencies:
The successful applicant must work well with others and gain the respect and confidence of DEQ staff, other attorneys, legislators, and the public. They must be able work cooperatively with others as part of a team. The successful candidate must be able to think quickly and speak with ease and authority. They must have strong skills in the areas of analytical thinking, persuasion, problem solving, written and oral communication, and multi-tasking. The ability to write clearly, concisely, and precisely is critical. In addition, familiarity with court rules and procedures is required.
Education/Experience:
The successful candidate must have a juris doctor (JD) and able to practice law in Montana. Level 7 requires 2 or more years of experience prac! ticing law in work that is progressively responsible involving litigation, environmental, or administrative law. Applicant must have 5 or more years of directly related experience to qualify for level 8.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Materials Required:
Writing Sample
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to State of Montana.
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This job will be started on: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 22:07:42 GMT