Attorney-Conflict Public Defender Family Defense Specialist

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience) :

This position requires :

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
• Membership in the State Bar of Montana

Preferred :

To be considered for OPD positions applicants must complete and submit their application online as well as upload any required application materials. This position is open until filled with frequent screenings.

Our Mission

To Provide the Most Compassionate and Expert Defense of Clients and the Constitution

Our Vision

Creating Expert Teams of Advocates for Justice Bringing Respect and Dignity to our Clients to Achieve Holistic and Equitable Outcomes

Reasons to work for the Office of the Public Defender : Our work changes lives! OPDs work makes a difference for the people in our Defenders work for their clients protect constitutional rights and ensure the system remains are proud of the work we do. To find out more about OPD visit our website .

Benefits of working for OPD : The ability to work and play in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity!Montana offers theaters museums fairs rodeos a high-quality educational system and many recreational mountains rivers and lakes provide year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing hiking camping boating biking hunting skiing and snowmobiling can be accessed throughout our great state.

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Materials Required of Applicants :

About this Opportunity!

Work Unit Overview :

This position is a Public Defender-Family Defense Specialist within the Conflict Defender Division. The Conflict Defender Division is separate from and independent of the eleven regional offices and local offices. Conflict Public Defenders represent clients on cases in which conflicts have been identified and have been referred to the Conflict Defender Division Office.

Job Overview :

Public Defenders Family Defense Specialist serve as a defense attorney for indigent clients in dependency and neglect civil cases who are entitled by law to assistance of counsel pursuant to Montana Code Annotated Title 41 and Title 47. This public defender attorney position is expected to exercise professional judgment and render competent legal services representing parents and children in dependent / neglect matters. Public Defenders must have a passion commitment and willingness to work collaboratively with underprivileged populations.

Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities) :

The job duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following :

A. Client Representation (95%)

B. Other duties as assigned (5%)

Physical and Environmental Demands :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

This position requires :

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government 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.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1