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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an exciting career opportunity within the Office of Legal Affairs.
This position supports the Department’s mission to improve and protect the health, wellbeing, and self-reliance of all Montanans throughout every state of their life by delivering quality legal services. The lawyer position includes, but is not limited to\: providing legal support to and representing DPHHS; responding to requests for legal advice and guidance from departmental program staff and leadership through verbal and written legal advice and opinions; provide legal support to program staff throughout the administrative review process or proceedings.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
- Knowledge of legal analysis principles, practices, and theories.
- Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques, including use of LEXIS, Westlaw, and the internet.
- Ability to analyze difficult legal problems and synthesize a course of action.
- Ability to develop a level of confidence between themselves and legal clients.
- Advance skill in written and oral communication.
- Lawer 1
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (J.D) from an accredited law school.
- Three years of legal experience.
- Admission to practice law in Montana, or admission within one year from the date of hire.
- Preferred:
- Knowledge of healthcare law or areas of law relevant to DPHHS programs.
- Knowledge of the legislative process.
- Knowledge of administrative review procedures, all aspects of the Montana Administrative Procedures Act (MAPA), and judicial review procedures.
- Lawyer 2
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (J.D) from an accredited law school.
- Five years of legal experience.
- Admission to practice law in Montana, or admission within one year from the date of hire.
- Knowledge of healthcare law or areas of law relevant to DPHHS programs.
- Knowledge of the legislative process.
- Preferred:
- Knowledge of administrative review procedures, all aspects of the Montana Administrative Procedures Act (MAPA), and judicial review procedures.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position may be eligible for moving and relocation reimbursement. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to DPHHS policy.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
