Description
JOB POSTING FOR DEPUTY BEAVERHEAD COUNTY ATTORNEY
Position Title: Deputy County Attorney
Organization: Beaverhead County Attorney’s Office
Pay Rate: $90,000+ per year, D.O.E., Salaried
Position Type/Status: Permanent, Full-time, Exempt
Beaverhead County Attorney’s Office is hiring for a Deputy County Attorney position. We are looking for an individual who wants to make a positive impact on an already wonderful community, filled with great people, while being surrounded by endless beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed weekly.
Who We Are and What We Do
Criminal: The County Attorney’s Office prosecutes felony offenses committed within Beaverhead County, and misdemeanor offenses committed within the county, but outside the City of Dillon. Generally, the office does not investigate criminal offenses and only prosecutes cases referred to it by law enforcement agencies such as the Beaverhead County Sheriff, the Dillon City Police Department, Fish Wildlife and Parks, Motor Carrier Services, and the Montana Highway Patrol. In addition, the office accepts referrals of criminal matters from a variety of state and federal law enforcement agencies. The office also prosecutes persons under the age of 18 in Youth Court.
Civil: The County Attorney’s Office is sponsible for providing legal advice to the County Commissioners, all county departments, and to many of the county’s sub-jurisdictions such as school, fire, conservation, and weed districts. The office also handles contracts, interlocal agreements, legal actions, assists outside agencies such as the Montana Association of Counties, works with various branches of State Government to effectuate positive change, and assists with involuntary commitments for those who are "seriously mentally ill", along with a myriad of other duties and functions.
Outside of the Office: When we are not in the office, we can be found spending time with our families, volunteering for local non-profits, watching a BCHS or UMW game, fishing our blue-ribbon trout waters, trekking through the mountains, playing trivia at the local brewery, or skiing at Maverick Mountain.
Deputy County Attorney Duties
- Prosecutes criminal and civil cases in Justice and District Court;
- Represents the County in various courtroom proceedings, including jury trials, bench trials, omnibus hearings, motions hearings, summary judgment hearings, and other pre-trial hearings;
- Reviews police reports and witness statements;
- Files criminal charges;
- Drafts and responds to motions;
- Negotiates plea agreements;
- Conducts legal research;
- Interviews witnesses;
- Prepares legal documents, briefs, and opinions;
- Attends meetings with legal personnel, law enforcement personnel, and elected officials;
- Confers with and advises other public agencies on relative legal matters;
- Works with the Montana Attorney General on cases before the Montana Supreme Court;
- Advises county government officials on civil matters;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent Health Care Coverage
- Retirement plans through the State
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- Wellness Screening Incentives
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! https://fed-pro.org/public-service/
Other Benefits
- Working in a friendly, family oriented environment
- Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Cost of living increases
- Beaverhead County offers a wide selection of events and recreational opportunities, including skiing, fishing, hunting, hiking, scenic drives, historical sites, rodeos, and hot springs.
Qualifications and Application Requirements
- Degree from an accredited law school and licensed by the State of Montana to practice law
- Resume
- Cover Letter
For questions on this position or on the application process, please call (406) 683-3730 or e-mail
paralegal@beaverheadcountymt.gov.
Disclaimer: Beaverhead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
