Chief Legal Counsel & Professional Services Administrator

Required Education and Experience:

·        Requires a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.

·        6 years of related experience including 4 years of supervisory experience. 

·        Membership in the State Bar of Montana.

·        Admission to Montana Courts, U.S. District Courts and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·        Bulleted list of qualifications Knowledge of the concepts, theories, principles and practices of the law.

·        Knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure, evidence, and appellate procedure.

·        Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

Required Application Materials:

·       A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

·       A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information

The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment. 

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.