Lawyer 1 & 2

at  State of Montana

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

• Knowledge of legal analysis principles, practices, and theories.
• Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques, including use of LEXIS, Westlaw, and the internet.
• Ability to analyze difficult legal problems and synthesize a course of action.
• Ability to develop a level of confidence between themselves and legal clients.
• Advance skill in written and oral communication.
• Lawer 1
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate (J.D) from an accredited law school.
• Three years of legal experience.
• Admission to practice law in Montana, or admission within one year from the date of hire.
• Preferred:
• Knowledge of healthcare law or areas of law relevant to DPHHS programs.
• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Knowledge of administrative review procedures, all aspects of the Montana Administrative Procedures Act (MAPA), and judicial review procedures.
• Lawyer 2
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate (J.D) from an accredited law school.
• Five years of legal experience.
• Admission to practice law in Montana, or admission within one year from the date of hire.
• Knowledge of healthcare law or areas of law relevant to DPHHS programs.
• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Preferred:
• Knowledge of administrative review procedures, all aspects of the Montana Administrative Procedures Act (MAPA), and judicial review procedures.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Please refer the Job description for details