Pre-Hearing Attorney

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Legal analysis and interpretation: Apply statutes, administrative rules, and professional standards to varied regulatory scenarios.
• Clear legal writing: Produce concise, well‑reasoned written work that supports agency decisions and communicates complex issues effectively.
• Professional judgment and risk assessment: Evaluate evidence, identify procedural or legal risks, and determine appropriate escalation.
• Investigative review and issue identification: Distinguish between allegations, evidence, and legal thresholds while maintaining objectivity.
• Problem solving and case progression: Advance matters efficiently while balancing thoroughness with practical decision‑making.
• Organization and workload management: Manage high‑volume caseloads, track deadlines, and maintain accurate, reliable records.
• Communication and collaboration: Work effectively with attorneys, investigators, staff, and board members, presenting information clearly and professionally.
• Adaptability and learning agility: Quickly develop working knowledge of diverse professions, regulatory frameworks, and program requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Montana, or eligibility for admission within a reasonable period after hire.
• Demonstrated ability to perform legal analysis, writing, and regulatory review involving statutes, rules, and professional standards.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, or policies in areas such as administrative law, licensing, compliance, investigations, or public sector practice.
• Experience managing detailed information, maintaining confidentiality, and exercising sound judgment in sensitive matters.
• Proficiency with standard office software and the ability to learn case management or electronic records systems.

A degree in law is required for this role; however, equivalent combinations of relevant legal experience and demonstrated competencies will be considered where consistent with position requirements.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified required skills and competencies, with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

BENEFITS:

Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great state here.

See our other incredible benefits here. These are some of our benefits just to name a few:

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana.
• 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click here to learn more.
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click here to learn more.
• Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary.  A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Click here to learn more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click here to learn more!
• Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.
• State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.

*This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

E-Verify: This agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/