Salary: $134,242.92 Annually
Location : 217 N. 27TH STREET, BILLINGS, MT 59101
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:Department: County Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON
Number of Vacancies: 1
Description Manages and directs attorneys regarding the criminal operations and activities in the County Attorney's office; prosecutes adults charged with felony crimes, as well as misdemeanor and gross misdemeanors that occur in the unincorporated areas of the County and other limited areas as defined by statute; does related duties as required.
To view complete job description, please follow link below: Examples of Duties - Represents or assigns and supervises casework at the trial, appellate or sentence review level; will make direct recommendations and will advise the County Attorney as to legislative matters important to the Criminal Justice System;
- Prosecutes criminal offenses in the District and Justice Court systems and argues felony and misdemeanor appeals before the appellate courts;
- Represents the County at hearings, arraignments, entry of pleas, orders to show cause, waiver hearings, pre-trial conferences, preliminary hearings, trials, and appeals and is able to do so in any area of the County Attorney Criminal Division on as needed basis;
- Reviews files, screens law enforcement reports, may investigate crime scenes, and interviews law enforcement officers, victims, and witnesses; acts as a direct liaison with the County governing body, the Montana Attorney General and the District and Justice Courts;
- Evaluates cases under investigation by law enforcement agencies regarding the existence, nature, and degree of offences; sets policy for the County Attorney's Office as to its relationship with law enforcement agencies.
Minimum Qualifications This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. This is an appointed position serving at the pleasure of the County Attorney, an elected official.
Education/Experience/Training:- Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a Law Degree/Juris Doctorate; and
- Four (4) years' experience practicing law including civil litigation, criminal litigation and/or local government law; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling eight (8) years.
Certifications:- Must possess valid membership in the Montana State Bar Association;
- Valid driver's license issued by the State of Montana.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
- Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits
- Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
- State of Montana PERS retirement
- Vision plan coverage
- 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans
- Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)
- Education assistance program
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Weight Management program
- Annual wellness screenings
- Paid holidays
- 12-days sick leave per year
- 3-weeks' vacation your first year!
Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
