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Deputy/Senior Deputy County Attorney

State Bar of Montana
Billings, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026
Description

  • Full-time position responsible broad range of criminal prosecution work involving misdemeanor, felony, and youth court proceedings. Telework opportunities may be available upon successful completion of the probationary period and with supervisor approval.
  • $90,125 - $103,225 annually DOE plus full benefits package.
  • Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
  • To view full posting and to apply, see https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yellowstonecountymt

Benefits

  • Health Insurance managed by Blue Cross Blue Shield with traditional and HDHP benefit plans. Includes dental, life, supplemental life, prescription, employee assistance program, and optional vision coverage for employees, spouses, and dependents. Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, dependent care, and short- and long-term disability benefits are also available.
  • Ten hours of vacation and eight hours of sick leave per month with ten paid holidays per year.
  • Retirement through the Montana Public Employees’ Retirement System offering a choice of Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans.
  • Optional ROTH and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
  • Teamsters union representation and optional membership.
  • Parking available by seniority for $8 per month.

Requirements

DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY

  • Juris Doctor degree
  • Montana State Bar membership or passage of the Bar Exam within the 6-month probationary period;
  • Valid Montana driver’s license.

SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY

  • Juris Doctor degree;
  • Montana State Bar membership;
  • Minimum of two years’ criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy County Attorney; or two years’ experience practicing law including civil litigation, criminal litigation and/or local government law; or any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling six years;
  • Demonstrated ability to litigate and try cases and effectively handle a demanding caseload;
  • Valid Montana driver’s license.

This position requires a criminal background check as prescribed by CJIN/NCIC policies.

Salary : $90,125 - $103,225

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