Prosecutions Services Bureau Chief
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Division Overview
The State’s Attorney’s Office in the Montana Department of Justice is dedicated to ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law on behalf of the people of Montana. The office includes the Solicitor General’s Office, Criminal Prosecution and Appellate Services, Civil Services and Consumer Protection. It defends Montana’s laws as passed by Legislature and ballot initiatives, prosecutes criminals, handles all phases of litigation from district court proceedings through appeal, and engages in complex litigation of antitrust matters across various economic markets. Legal counsel and advice to state agencies are provided on a contract, fee-for-service basis, typically including litigation, provision of hearings officer services, and any legal matter related to state governance.
Job Overview
The Prosecution Services Bureau provides a broad range of professional legal services, including training and trial assistance, research and consultation, to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as authorized by the Attorney General and mandated by law. The Bureau Chief is responsible for supervision and management duties of the bureau, case distribution, and oversight of bureau attorneys. The incumbent handles all phases of simple and complex criminal prosecutions and related civil cases in justice courts, district courts, and the Montana Supreme Court, while managing a team and coordinating projects and training.
Job Duties
Manage caseload, review requests for assistance and case files from all 56 counties, assign cases, projects, and training to staff, and coordinate work on multi‑attorney cases.
Supervise attorneys by monitoring progress, resolving cases and issues, and providing consultation and coaching to junior attorneys.
Evaluate attorneys’ work within the unit and supervise external attorneys handling bureau cases.
Oversee budget considerations, submit case date proposals and projections, review and approve expenditures, and approve timekeeping statements of bureau attorneys.
Consult on and report to the immediate supervisor regarding bureau issues, procedures, and training.
Serve on a management team that reports to and advises the Attorney General on bureau, division, and department matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduated from college and an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in Montana (certified by the Montana Supreme Court) and in good standing with the State Bar of Montana, or licensed in another state with good standing and able to become licensed in Montana within a specified period.
Four years of experience leading an organization’s legal strategy and handling sensitive or controversial cases.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of two years supervisory/management experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of supervisor and management principles and practices.
Superior knowledge of Montana Rules of Prosecution Procedure, Montana Rules of Evidence, substantive criminal law, involuntary commitment statutes, child abuse and neglect statutes, criminal procedure, post‑conviction statutes, and state habeas corpus statutes.
Thorough knowledge of federal rules of evidence, federal rules of civil procedure, federal rules of prosecution procedure, federal habeas statutes, and U.S. Supreme Court rules.
Superior research and writing skills, including citation format.
Proficiency with word processing software, databases, and personal computer equipment.
Specialized knowledge in particular areas of criminal law, including the death penalty.
Superior advocacy, organizational, and leadership skills, including teaching and presentation skills.
Ability to conduct thorough legal research and mentor junior attorneys and paralegal staff.
Ability to develop and maintain a culture of teamwork, professionalism, efficiency, productivity, timeliness, quality, and accountability.
Ability to assign cases and projects, track all cases, issues, deadlines, and caseload statistics using case management software.
Effective communication with opposing counsel, judges, court personnel, prosecutors, legislators, and citizens.
Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously.
Ability to develop legal strategies, coordinate briefing, and maintain consistent and persuasive arguments.
Ability to provide high‑quality training to prosecutors and judges using presentation software.
Salary: $56.25 – $57.64 per hour.
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible. Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. The State of Montana does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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The State’s Attorney’s Office in the Montana Department of Justice is dedicated to ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law on behalf of the people of Montana. The office includes the Solicitor General’s Office, Criminal Prosecution and Appellate Services, Civil Services and Consumer Protection. It defends Montana’s laws as passed by Legislature and ballot initiatives, prosecutes criminals, handles all phases of litigation from district court proceedings through appeal, and engages in complex litigation of antitrust matters across various economic markets. Legal counsel and advice to state agencies are provided on a contract, fee-for-service basis, typically including litigation, provision of hearings officer services, and any legal matter related to state governance.
Job Overview
The Prosecution Services Bureau provides a broad range of professional legal services, including training and trial assistance, research and consultation, to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as authorized by the Attorney General and mandated by law. The Bureau Chief is responsible for supervision and management duties of the bureau, case distribution, and oversight of bureau attorneys. The incumbent handles all phases of simple and complex criminal prosecutions and related civil cases in justice courts, district courts, and the Montana Supreme Court, while managing a team and coordinating projects and training.
Job Duties
Manage caseload, review requests for assistance and case files from all 56 counties, assign cases, projects, and training to staff, and coordinate work on multi‑attorney cases.
Supervise attorneys by monitoring progress, resolving cases and issues, and providing consultation and coaching to junior attorneys.
Evaluate attorneys’ work within the unit and supervise external attorneys handling bureau cases.
Oversee budget considerations, submit case date proposals and projections, review and approve expenditures, and approve timekeeping statements of bureau attorneys.
Consult on and report to the immediate supervisor regarding bureau issues, procedures, and training.
Serve on a management team that reports to and advises the Attorney General on bureau, division, and department matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduated from college and an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in Montana (certified by the Montana Supreme Court) and in good standing with the State Bar of Montana, or licensed in another state with good standing and able to become licensed in Montana within a specified period.
Four years of experience leading an organization’s legal strategy and handling sensitive or controversial cases.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of two years supervisory/management experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of supervisor and management principles and practices.
Superior knowledge of Montana Rules of Prosecution Procedure, Montana Rules of Evidence, substantive criminal law, involuntary commitment statutes, child abuse and neglect statutes, criminal procedure, post‑conviction statutes, and state habeas corpus statutes.
Thorough knowledge of federal rules of evidence, federal rules of civil procedure, federal rules of prosecution procedure, federal habeas statutes, and U.S. Supreme Court rules.
Superior research and writing skills, including citation format.
Proficiency with word processing software, databases, and personal computer equipment.
Specialized knowledge in particular areas of criminal law, including the death penalty.
Superior advocacy, organizational, and leadership skills, including teaching and presentation skills.
Ability to conduct thorough legal research and mentor junior attorneys and paralegal staff.
Ability to develop and maintain a culture of teamwork, professionalism, efficiency, productivity, timeliness, quality, and accountability.
Ability to assign cases and projects, track all cases, issues, deadlines, and caseload statistics using case management software.
Effective communication with opposing counsel, judges, court personnel, prosecutors, legislators, and citizens.
Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously.
Ability to develop legal strategies, coordinate briefing, and maintain consistent and persuasive arguments.
Ability to provide high‑quality training to prosecutors and judges using presentation software.
Salary: $56.25 – $57.64 per hour.
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible. Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. The State of Montana does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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