Top 43 Counsel Jobs in Helena, Mt

Lawyer
State of Montana —Helena, MT
- $91,540.80 - $107,660.80 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Attorney
State of Montana —Helena, MT
- $89,310 - $116,138 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Public Defender
State of Montana —Helena, MT
- $91,542.75 - $119,041.45 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Of Counsel Federal Criminal Defense Attorney. Montana
THEODORE P WATSON & ASSOCIATES —Helena, MT
- $60 - $105 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Opportunities for advancement
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Staff Attorney, Renter
Montana Legal Services Association —Helena, MT
- $60,500 - $74,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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7d
Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Litigation Associate (2-3 years): Helena, MT
Holland & Hart LLP —Helena, MT
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
Civil Attorney
Montana Department of Justice —Helena, MT
- $49.80 - $54.62 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Associate Attorney
TAPPAN LAW FIRM PLLC —Helena, MT
- Email
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Deputy Chief Legal Counsel
State of Montana —Helena, MT
- $125,000 - $130,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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14d
Franchise Law Attorney (5+ Years Experience) | National Franchise Law Practice
The Internicola Law Firm, PC —United States
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Trial Attorney
Bernard Law Group, PLLC —United States
- $100,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Directing Attorney (Temporary)
National Center for Youth Law —United States
- $126,700 - $142,000 a year
- Temporary
- Remote
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
1d
CBP Attorney Virtual Career Expo – September 9th
U.S. Customs and Border Protection —United States
- $85,447 - $197,200 a year
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- US work authorization
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Business Immigration Associate Attorney
GREEN AND SPIEGEL US LLC —United States
- $95,000 - $125,000 a year
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Sr Legal Counsel Exchange Marketplace
Amerihealth Caritas —United States
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 8 years
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Contracts Attorney
Consilio Services —United States
- $100 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- 5 years
- Senior level
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4d
Contract Litigation Attorney
Consilio Services —United States
- $80 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
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2d
Litigation Deputy Division Chief
Consilio Services —United States
- $80 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- 11+ years
- Senior level
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Patent Attorney – Chemistry & Engineering
Orion Placement —United States
- $100,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Relocation assistance
- Dental insurance
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Mass Tort Litigation Attorney
Consilio Services —United States
- $60 - $65 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
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Lawyer

State of Montana -
Helena, MT

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Job Details

Full-time
$91,540.80 - $107,660.80 a year

Benefits

457(b)
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Military leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Writing skills
Regulatory legal research
Doctor of Law (JD)
Legislative regulatory analysis
Courtroom procedure
Legal argument analysis
Legal research databases
Bar
Administrative law
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Lawyer - (26141880)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

First Review date is August 10, 2026

The Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) is seeking a Lawyer (1) or (2) to join its legal team. This position is part of the Department of Natural Resources Legal Unit in Helena, MT. This position will primarily provide legal advice and representation to DNRC's Water Division and Central Services Division.

This Lawyer (1) or (2) position will collaborate with the legal team and work closely with DNRC program staff on a wide range of legal issues related to management of Montana’s natural resources. The incumbent will also:

Provide legal advice, conduct document review, and draft legal documents for DNRC staff and leadership related to legal issues and policy matters involving the DNRC’s mission.
Represent DNRC in all phases of litigation and administrative proceedings that involve defending or pursuing affirmative actions related to DNRC’s natural resource management responsibilities.
Perform a variety of additional duties which may include providing legal support for special projects, rulemaking, and legislative drafting.

Supervision: It is not expected that this position will supervise staff.

Application and Selection Procedures: Selection procedures to be used in evaluating applicants' qualifications may include, but are not limited to: an evaluation of education, work experience, applicant’s writing sample, submitted materials, and an interview(s).

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

Cover Letter - Your cover letter should explain your interest and/or experience in water law, natural resource law, property law, administrative law and/or other relevant experience.
Resume
Writing Sample (legal brief, memorandum or another legal document drafted solely by you)

This position is included in a VEBA group.

TIP: When attaching your resume, cover letter and other material, you must mark the attachments as "relevant".

BENEFITS:

Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays), with vacation leave increasing with service.
Longevity pay with continued state service.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Access to free employee medical clinics and telehealth.
Retirement plans Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plus an optional 457(b) Plan.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - may qualify you for student loan forgiveness.
Up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.

For any questions regarding this position, please contact Becky Quick at 406-444-6673 or at [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with course work in constitutional, natural resource, mineral, property, and administrative law.
Incumbent must become licensed to practice law in Montana within 6 months of hire.
(Lawyer 1) A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in Montana within six months of hire.
(Lawyer 2) A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of 2 years of practicing law and must be admitted to practice law in Montana within six months of hire. The ideal Lawyer 2 candidate has relevant practice experience in water law, natural resource law, property law, or public agency law.

Legal analysis and problem solving:

Knowledge of legal analysis principles, practices and theories.
Knowledge of court and administrative hearing processes, procedures, and rules.
Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques, including use of LEXIS and Westlaw.
Ability to analyze difficult legal problems and synthesize a course of action to develop practical, defensible recommendations and action plans.
Ability to develop strategies to resolve legal and regulatory problems, ensuring alignment with the Department's mission and statutory authority.

Communication and collaboration:

Ability to maintain a positive, cordial, and effective relationship throughout the Department.
Advanced skills in written and oral communication tailored to legal, legislative, and public audiences, including courts, board members, legislators, Department staff, and Montana citizens.
Builds productive working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to support the Department's objectives and to resolve issues collaboratively.

Administrative/Public Agency Law:

Applies working knowledge of administrative, litigation, and legislative procedures in preparing, reviewing, and presenting legal and regulatory matters.
Interprets and applies relevant state and federal statutes, regulations, case law, and constitutional provisions to support Department programs and decision-making.

Effective May 4, 2026, 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 -Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, E-Verify Website.E

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 91,540.80 - 107,660.80 Yearly

Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location: Helena

Agency: Department of Natural Resources & Conservation

Union: 000 - None

Posting Date: Jul 22, 2026, 4:18:06 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Becky Quick | Contact Email: [email protected] | Contact Phone: 406-444-6673

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

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Of Counsel Federal Criminal Defense Attorney. Montana

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