CIVIL DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY

Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office is hiring for a Civil Deputy Attorney.  Under the general direction of the Chief Civil Deputy Attorney, this position will advise county officials on civil matters generally and represent county government and related entities in a variety of legal proceedings.   

Position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed weekly after first review date. 

Who We Are

The County Attorney's Office is responsible for the prosecution of criminal offenses committed within Lewis and Clark County. It represents the State of Montana in child abuse and child neglect cases, as well as juvenile court proceedings. The County Attorney serves as the attorney for County government, including all agencies and boards. The Civil Division handles involuntary commitments for those who are "seriously mentally ill" and assists the state with involuntary commitment for those who are "seriously developmentally disabled" who are residents of the county.

The County Attorney/Public Administrator Office employs a variety of staff including seven Deputy County Attorneys, support staff and a Victim/Witness Coordinator.  The office is divided into criminal and civil divisions:

Criminal Division:

The Criminal Division prosecutes felony offenses committed within Lewis and Clark County, and misdemeanor offenses committed within the county, but outside the City Of Helena.  Generally, the office does not investigate criminal offenses and only prosecutes cases referred to it by law enforcement agencies such as the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff, the Helena City Police Department, the East Helena Police Department 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 Criminal Division also prosecutes persons under the age of 18 in Youth Court.

The Criminal Division represents the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in Lewis and Clark County in proceedings involving the enforcement of Child Abuse or Neglect laws.

Civil Division:

The Civil Division is responsible 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 Civil Division handles involuntary commitments for those who are "seriously mentally ill" and assists the state with involuntary commitment for those who are "seriously developmentally disabled" who are residents of the county.

The division performs the County Attorney's duties as Public Administrator of the estates of persons who die without any heirs or to help protect persons with incapacities who need help.

The Civil Division also helps a variety of state agencies in the enforcement of various regulations and civil matters such as the collection of back wages. 

Benefits

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.
  • Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees.
  • High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees.
• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to enrolled employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans with contributions by the employee and employer.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays.
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee.
• Wellness Screening Incentive
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• 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!
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Other Benefits

Includes:

• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Cost of living increases
• Market adjustments
• Step based wage increases
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Longevity pay

Application Instructions

Applications for this position are accepted online only through our career portal at https://www.lccountymt.gov/hr/jobs.html.  

The following items are required along with the on-line application:

• Resume - attach resume to online application in designated section
• Cover Letter - attach cover letter to online application in designated section

Salary : $1,200