Chief General Counsel

CHIEF GENERAL COUNSEL

DIRECTORS OFFICE

HELENA, MT

MISSION - Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

JOB OVERVIEW – The Chief General Counsel for The Department of Corrections (DOC) will provide legal advice and support to the Executive Team. The position involves serving as a member of the Executive Team, offering legal advice when requested, and representing the department in various forums. The Chief General Counsel will research and prepare formal legal opinions, coordinate with other chief legal counsels and the Attorney General's Office and provide updates on recent legal decisions that affect department operations. Additionally, the Chief General Counsel will provide employment and contract advice, supervise attorneys, and act as the lead legal support during union negotiations and significant contract negotiations. The Chief General Counsel will also be responsible for drafting bill proposals and amendments, providing legal analysis on legislative proposals, and may appear before legislative committees on legal issues related to the Department. They will also oversee preparing and submitting statutorily mandated reports to state and federal entities.

QUALIFICATIONS - Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school. Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana. Two years of specialized law and lead litigation experience.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS – Resume, Cover Letter, State of Montana Application

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS - Health, dental, vision & prescription coverage for self or dependents available from date of hire, 15 paid vacation days, 12 sick days & 10-11 paid holidays annually, and membership in Retirement system with state contribution (vesting applies). Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.

For more information http://statecareers.mt.gov/Portals/103/StatewideBenefitsFlyer.pdf

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school. Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana. Two years of specialized law and lead litigation experience.