JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Deputy Attorney job is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance on county policy and legislation, including strategies that affect the operations and goals of the commission and county departments. Under the direction of the County Attorney, handles litigation including legal research, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery and investigation, presenting to a court or jury, participating in mediations and settlement conferences, and oral argument.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The job requires knowledge of the concepts and theories of the legal profession; county government operations and procedures; legal research and writing; trial procedure and technique; negotiating settlements and agreements; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition; the principles and application of civil and criminal law; trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence; and the statutory and constitutional laws of the State of Montana. The job requires skill in persuasion, advocacy, the use of office equipment, court procedures, research, oral presentations, leadership, communication, organization, time management, and written communication. The job requires the ability to research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; prepare, present and conduct cases of law in court; present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; develop and maintain effective relationships with other staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, members of advisory and policy-making bodies, the courts and the public; analyze and draft ordinances and regulations. The job requires attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness, and the ability to adhere to standards of confidentiality as appropriate.

WAGE, BENEFITS, AND HOURS:

Starting wage $70,000 annually. Schedule is M-F 8:00am-5:00pm. Benefits will include sick and vacation leave, life insurance, health insurance, Public Employees Retirement System and paid holidays.

For complete list of duties and responsibilities please contact Job Service.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please contact Glendive Job Service to complete a Dawson County application. An application may also be downloaded from the County website http://www.dawsoncountymontana.com. Completed applications should be submitted to Glendive Job Service. For questions regarding the position, please call the County Attorney office at 377-2532.

DAWSON COUNTY jobs

Deputy Attorney