DefinitionThis is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $37.90 - $44.60 per hour, DOE.
The County Attorney's Office is seeking a
Civil Deputy Attorney for Community Care & Public Administrator to join their team. This position provides legal service to the Missoula County community in the form of intervening in mental health crises through the involuntary commitment process, files petitions on behalf of the developmentally disabled and for emergency guardianships when necessary. This role serves as the designated Public Administrator on behalf of the County Attorney.
Details: Priority screening will begin on
Monday, July 22, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled.
To Apply: - Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
- Please include with a complete application the following attachments: Law School transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), a letter of interest, a resume, a professional writing sample and three (3) professional references.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- A copy of the job description is available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
Representative Examples of WorkOversees the process and cases involving involuntary commitments and guardianships; may handle limited criminal matters with subject matter crossover; maintains expertise in the field of mental health treatment and crisis management. Liaison with first responders, local medical care providers, and mental health experts to address mental health crises within the community. Serves as Public Administrator on behalf of the County Attorney and in conjunction with Title 72, chapter 15, MCA. Provides legal counsel to County departments and other local governmental units and elected boards as sole legal advisor. Responsible for routine policy decisions and development. Provides work assignments and direction for paralegal staff. Provides oversight and direction for legal interns. Directs, oversees, and where appropriate, makes policy decisions about investigations of regulatory and statutory violations conducted by person of other County departments. Provides training sessions to staff attorneys and other governmental departments on legal matters. Reviews, evaluates, prepares, prosecutes and defends all types of lawsuits on behalf of the County and other government entities at all levels of administrative and judicial tribunals, both state and federal. Responsible for all phases of litigation. Provides counsel and acts as a policy spokesperson to the public in matters relating to governmental activities. Serves in an on-call capacity as assigned, to assist law enforcement agencies in civil, criminal, and mental health matters, including providing legal counsel, preparing search and arrest warrants, examining evidence, and preparing petitions.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires a Juris Doctor degree.
- Must be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Montana.
- Requires a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, a significant portion of which has been in local governmental law or the equivalent. Prior experience with estates and probate preferred.
- Applicants with a Juris Doctor degree and less than two years of experience may be considered as a Civil Deputy - Attorney I.
Physical/Environmental DemandsThe work requires little physical activity and the employee commonly remains in an office (or similar) setting. Work requires the ability to work outside normal business hours and longer than 8 hours in a day. Employee will be assigned periodic on-call duty requiring carrying an on-call cell phone and reporting to work outside of normal business hours.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.
This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.
Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.
Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.
Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
