Assistant Attorney General- Appellate

1 month ago

Helena, United States Montana Department of Justice Full time

We are seeking a dedicated Attorney who is ready to be the voice for the victim

The Appellate Services Bureau represents the State of Montana in criminal cases that are appealed to the Montana Supreme Court.

Appellate Services also handles appeals in dependency and neglect cases resulting in termination of parental rights and appeals in involuntary commitment proceedings.

Assistant Attorneys General in Appellate Services are required to handle issues of statutory interpretation and constitutional analysis that have statewide significance.

This requires the ability to meticulously review lower court records and transcripts, conduct legal research, and write persuasive briefs advocating for the State’s position. Appellate Services’ Attorneys are also responsible for conducting oral arguments in the Montana Supreme Court when the Court concludes.

In addition, Appellate Services handles complex federal habeas corpus cases in the federal district court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Federal habeas cases sometimes require discovery, such as depositions and may require an attorney to participate in an evidentiary hearing.

This may require in-state travel. Handling federal habeas cases requires knowledge of procedural defenses that are unique to federal habeas litigation, and the ability to work effectively with voluminous case files that sometimes span decades. If the Ninth Circuit orders a federal habeas case to be orally argued, the assigned attorney will travel out of state to conduct the oral argument.

Occasionally, an attorney with Appellate Services may be involved in a death penalty case or a case being appealed to the United States Supreme Court.

Appellate Services’ attorneys also handle state habeas corpus litigation and extraordinary writs in the Montana Supreme Court.

Attorneys within Appellate Services must have the skills to manage competing deadlines and work independently on their cases.

Appellate attorneys have substantial discretion about strategy while still collaborating with colleagues and with prosecutors around the State to determine the best strategy to advance the goals of the criminal justice system.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor Degree.
  • At least two years of specialized law and litigation experience.
  • Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana.
  • If licensed in another state, must be able to become licensed to practice law in Montana within a reasonable time. Individuals with 5 years of practice in another state in good standing are eligible to be admitted on motion. Bar Admission Rules
  • Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Special Instructions:

You are required to attach a resume, cover letter, and legal writing sample of 3000 words or less, from a document or portion thereof, prepared within the last three years at the time of application.

Your Cover Letter: Include an answer to the questions

  • How do your qualifications and experience directly correlate to the duties of this position?
  • Why are you interested in this position?

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

  • Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
  • Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

  • To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.
  • Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.
  • RESUME: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

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