Top 35 Staff attorney Jobs in Mt

Attorney
State of Montana —Montana
- $50.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Paralegal - Legal - Remote
Providence —Montana
- $30.59 - $64.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Criminal Deputy City Attorney
City of Billings, MT —Billings, MT
- $100,433.01 - $134,533.78 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Driving
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Public Defender
State of Montana —Montana
- $91,542.75 - $119,041.45 a year
- Online Application
- Up to 50% travel
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
14d
Attorney - Assistant Federal Defender
Federal Defenders of Montana —Billings, MT
- $82,459 - $197,100 a year
- Email
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Plaintiff-Side Employment Law Attorney
BolyːWelch —Bozeman, MT
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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
Quick Apply
Domestic Violence Unit - Criminal Deputy City Attorney
City of Billings, MT —Billings, MT
- $100,433.01 - $134,533.78 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Driving
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Managing Public Defender-Conflict
State of Montana —Bozeman, MT
- $130,945.80 a year
- Online Application
- Up to 50% travel
- Writing skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Criminal Assistant United States Attorney
US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys —Billings, MT
- $76,748 - $200,743 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
1d
Civil Paralegal 2
State of Montana —Helena, MT
- $36 - $40 an hour
- Online Application
- Research
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
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
Law Clerk
State of Montana —Helena, MT
- $66,147 - $72,845 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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
Quick Apply
12d
Legal Secretary Appellate Division
State of Montana —Helena, MT
- $50,186.42 - $59,443.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Associate Attorney (Commercial Litigation)
Capstone Search Partners —Missoula, MT
- $100,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Business development
Quick Apply
Spring 2027 Legal Externship – Biodiversity Defense Program
Earthjustice —Bozeman, MT
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Fair chance
7d
Paralegal
Custer County —Miles City, MT
- From $24.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Civil Legal Assistant
City of Great Falls —Great Falls, MT
- $24.93 - $29.33 an hour
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
4d
Legal Secretary
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER —Bozeman, MT
- $24.13 - $28.57 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply

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Attorney

State of Montana -
Montana

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Job Details

Full-time
$50.05 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Loan forgiveness
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Tort law
Law
Writing skills
Employment law
Privacy law
Legal discovery
Legal memorandum writing
Legal motion preparation
Doctor of Law (JD)
Legal policy drafting
Discovery preparation
Team training
Contract law
Settlement negotiation
Senior level
Administrative law
Policy Development
Standard operating procedures drafting
Courtroom preparation

Full Job Description

Attorney - (26141415)

ATTORNEY
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
HELENA, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today!

This is a staff Attorney position that gives the successful candidate the opportunity to serve a vital role in carrying out the important work and mission of the Montana Department of Corrections. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to experience the wide array of policy and legal topics that impact the Department’s day-to-day operations. This includes, but is not limited to, constitutional, labor, tort, contract, and administrative law.

Competencies:

Knowledge of or ability to learn:

Correctional policies, programming, and rules;
Constitutional, administrative, public safety, healthcare, contracts, employment, data privacy, and Montana public records laws;
Present in front of large groups and over electronic platforms to deliver legal presentations and trainings;
Draft and/or amend administrative policies and procedures; and
Courtroom practices and procedures.

Ability to:

Draft policies and procedures, rules, pleadings, motions, briefs, memorandums, and opinions; conduct discovery; prepare witnesses; initiated and conduct settlement negotiations; and present cases in state and federal court;
Adapt and operate in a dynamic and technical legal environment;
Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines with limited oversight;
Exercise sound legal judgment in the analysis, review, and handling of assigned work and cases from start to finish;
Respond to work collaboratively with others, including outside counsel, county attorneys, defense attorneys, other agencies, and judges concerning the application and interpretation of statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
Communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

The majority of work is located in Helena and Deer Lodge.

The first review of applications will be August 20, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Two years of legal work preferred
Must be admitted to practice law in Montana and federal district courts

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

Criminal history check
Child/patient/offender abuse registries
Reference checks

The Department of Corrections participates 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/.

NOTICES
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.

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: $ 50.05 - 50.05 Hourly

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

Other Locations: Deer Lodge

Agency: Department of Corrections

Union: 000 - None

Posting Date: Jul 21, 2026, 5:11:52 PM

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

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Macee Larkins | Contact Email: [email protected] | Contact Phone: 406/415-6202

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