Enforcement and Trial AttorneyJoin the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) as an attorney focusing on prosecuting criminal and administrative fraud cases, as well as representing the agency in other civil matters.
Salary: $95,000 - $125,000, depending on experience
Position Type: Full-time
Job Location: CSI's office in Helena, MT, or potential hybrid or remote work depending on the circumstances
Relocation expenses: Negotiable
Application Requirements: Cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample
What You'll Do- Manage cases from referral through final judgment, including drafting pleadings and briefs, and representing CSI at trial.
- Prosecute administrative actions related to insurance and securities fraud and then represent CSI in potential appeals.
- Represent CSI in civil litigation.
- Collaborate with state and federal partners to prosecute complex white-collar criminal cases.
- Exercise meaningful autonomy in your casework, supported by a team that values collegiality, excellence, and public service.
- Provide advice to CSI's management related to insurance and securities cases.
Minimum qualifications- A Juris Doctor degree.
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
- The ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
- Membership in good standing in the State Bar of Montana, or the ability to become a member by an agreed-upon date. Individuals with 5 years of practice in another state may be able to apply for admission "on motion" to the Montana Bar. Details are available HERE.
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Preferred qualifications- 4 or more years of experience, including experience as lead counsel at trial.
- 2 or more years of experience with insurance or securities law.
How to ApplyPlease submit the following:
- A cover letter
- Resume
- A writing sample demonstrating your legal writing ability and style
- A law school transcript (optional)
When uploading and submitting your application materials, please make sure to mark your attachments as "relevant," or we will be unable to view them.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal history background check.
Only electronic materials will be accepted. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact CSI Human Resources. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
Applicants claiming employment preference are required to provide proper documentation, i.e., Vet Preference (DD214), Disabled Vet document from U.S. Veterans Administration certifying service-connected disability or Purple Heart medal, disabled (DPHHS Disability Certification), by the closing date. The State of Montana Careers system will generate an email with instructions on how to submit preference documents.
