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Law Assistant Jobs in Brooklyn, NY at Richard S. Neubarth, Law Office
Agency Legal Counsel -* (25140359)*
We are seeking an innovative and self-motivated attorney to provide quality legal services and represent Montana in civil matters before state and federal courts and provide legal counsel and advice to state agencies.
Awesome State of Montana Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Fun Work Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
Salary: $ 98,987.20 – $ 108,766.67 Yearly
Location: Helena, Montana
Agency Legal Services Bureau represents the State of Montana in civil matters before state and federal courts and provides legal counsel and advice to state agencies on a fee-for-services basis. The bureau has up to 12 attorneys and 5 support staff who work in a collaborative environment to serve the people of Montana.
This is a diverse practice that offers incredible opportunities to gain experience in many fields of law, litigation, and administrative law in various judicial forums, while offering a work-life balance in beautiful Helena, Montana. Attorneys in the bureau take on a broad variety of work from state agencies and boards, which opens the door to become experts in a variety of areas of law.
Attorneys will have an opportunity to appear in all levels of state and federal court and serve as hearing examiners for administrative agencies pursuant to the Montana Administrative Procedures Act.
Work may include tort defense, defending constitutional challenges to state statutes, transactional work, administrative law, environmental law, and employment issues, among a variety of other topics. These cases involve varying degrees of complexity and encompass any issue regulated or encountered by state agencies.
Additionally, Agency Legal Counsel serve as in-house counsel for a variety of boards across the State, attending hearings and providing other legal advice as needed.
We are seeking an innovative and self-motivated candidate to provide quality legal services, and to promote an understanding of the role of the law while achieving and protecting goals of the bureau’s various agency clients.
The incumbent is responsible for independently handling all phases of civil litigation, including complex litigation, in district court and on appeal. This involves case review, legal research, drafting pleadings, engaging in discovery, motions practice, presenting evidence to a court or jury, and participating in settlement conferences and mediations.
Examples of complex litigation include multiple party actions, class action lawsuits, and cases with significant potential liability exposure. The incumbent may oversee and direct the work of a team of attorneys and support staff on complex projects or oversee case development and trial presentation phases in cases involving junior attorneys.
A key area of this opportunity is the career ladder, which provides a career path within the State’s Attorney’s Office.
The Agency Legal Counsel is responsible for 120 monthly hourly billing requirements. Billing credit is provided for sick leave, vacations, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctor Degree.
At least two years of specialized law and litigation experience.
Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana.
If licensed in another state, must be able to become licensed to practice law in Montana within six months of hire. Individuals with 5 years of practice in another state in good standing are eligible to be admitted on motion. Individuals who have passed the Uniform Bar Exam may be eligible to transfer. Bar Admission Rules
Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Fingerprint Check
Driving History
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.
RESUME: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.
Fabulous State of Montana benefits:
Medical, dental and vision coverage (dependent coverage)
Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) plan choices – Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution
Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan.
Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Closing Date (based on your computer’s time zone): Feb. 25, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at [email protected] via File Transfer Service.
To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generousState of Montana Benefits.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify.
Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: Not Applicable
Salary: $ 98,987.20 – 108,766.67 Yearly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location: Helena
Agency: Department of Justice
Union: 000 – None
Posting Date: Feb 11, 2025, 9:04:22 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer’s time zone): Feb 25, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Required Application Materials: Resume
Contact Name: June Henderson | Contact Email: [email protected] | Contact Phone: 406-444-5528
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $98,987.20 – $108,766.67 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Law Assistant
Company: Richard S. Neubarth, Law Office
Location: Brooklyn, NY
