Attorney Contract Manager
Location: Butte, Montana
Description: State of Montana is at the momment seeking for Attorney Contract Manager right now, this job will be situated in Montana. For detail informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Attorney Contract Manager
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date. !
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Office of State Public Defender
PO Box 200127
Helena , MT
59620
Phone: (406)444-9545
Fax: (406)496-6098
TTY: Montana Relay Service at 711
E-mail: lcoligan@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
61800009
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Butte, Helena
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
10/23/2013
Closing Date:
11/6/2013
Department:
Office of State Public Defender
Division:
Central Office
Bureau:
Band/Grade:
0
State Application Required:
Yes
! Salary:
$80,000.00
Salary Unit:
Ye! arly
Additional Salary Information:
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 Contract Manager reports to the Chief Public Defender. This position is excluded from the state law and policies that govern permanent employees that have added benefit and job security guarantees. This position is an exempt position and is appointed by the Chief Public Defender MCA 47-1-215. Successful candidate will be eligible for state benefits including annual leave, sick leave, holidays, as well as full health and dental benefits, life insurance, and retirement.
Office location will be negotiated at the time of the job offer to the successful candidate. Travel will be required.
Duties:
Receives contract cases from Regional Public Defender Offices and determines case assignments. The ! incumbent will be responsible for reviewing information which includes but is not limited to attorney qualifications necessary to provide effective assistance of counsel that meet the standards of the Commission; attorney access to support services, such as paralegal and investigator services; attorney caseload, including the amount of private practice engaged in outside the contract; reporting protocols and caseload monitoring processes; continuing education requirements in accordance with standards set by the commission. Reviews claims for payment to ensure that the contractor is in compliance with the established standards; that billing information is correct and supported by required documentation; and that the services provided are reasonably stated in terms of time spent on activities. Follows up with the contractor as required and forwards the claim to the Central Office for payment. Provide for contract oversight and enforcement to ensure compliance with established! standards. The OPD has approximately 200 contract attorneys, mental he! alth professionals, investigators and others who provide Public Defender Services and other required services to meet the needs of clients. Assists the Chief Public Defender in the development and implementation of operational policies, procedures and programs pertaining to contract cases for the Office of the State Public Defender. The Contract Manager may be required to file written financial and operational reports with the Chief Public Defender, the Montana Public Defender Commission on a monthly basis and as directed by the Chief and or the Commission. This position does not represent clients.
Competencies:
The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in the public defender arena and general business applications including contracting and procurement of services; in legal and court policies, procedures, practices, terminology and systems; state and federal laws, rules and regulations; principles and practices of evidence collection. Must posses de! monstrated verbal and written communication, negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, management, supervisory and organizational skills to provide strong leadership and direction. Must be self-motivated and customer-oriented to develop and implement statewide policies based on short and long-term strategic planning goals, to advance statewide and agency-specific program and goals, concepts and practices; to recognize, analyze and solve complex problems; to deal effectively with highly sensitive public, political and agency specific issues; to assess hypothetical situations and impacts; to consolidate a unified strategy in response to numerous issues and concerns; to make proper decisions in stressful situations; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, the public, elected officials, defendants, witnesses, county and district court judges, court personnel, law enforcement personnel; and to accept the direction of the Chief Public Defe! nder.
Education/Experience:
The minimum requirement! s include a Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Montana.Ideal candidate will have at least five years of practical experience in law, preferably in litigation of criminal and civil law involving public defense actions and demonstrated management and leadership experience.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Materials Required:
Cover Letter
Resume
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