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Natural Resources Lawyer

Montana Department of Justice Dec 14,2022 Dec 05,2022 Location Helena MT
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The ideal candidate can work independently and contribute to our mission “To recover damages for natural resources injured by the release of hazardous substances and to restore, rehabilitate, replace or acquire the equivalent of the injured natural resources.”

 

The NRDP Natural Resources Lawyer represents the State of Montana in complex civil litigation and settlement negotiations involving natural resource damage (NRD) cases in federal and state courts. These cases are often high profile and technically complex.

The cases require specialized expertise in environmental and natural resource damage litigation and negotiation. A successful applicant must have this existing knowledge or the ability to develop this expertise. The cases frequently involve multiple parties and multi-count actions, with complicated factual situations where there is little or no precedent.

  • NRD Assessment, Negotiation and Litigation
  • Restoration Planning
  • Restoration Implementation

 

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Salary: $91,250.00 - $100,568.00 per year

 

  • Juris Doctor Degree.
  • 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 one year of hire. Individuals with 5 years of practice in another state in good standing are eligible to be admitted on motion. Bar Admission Rules
  • 2 or more years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law preferred, with an emphasis on state and federal environmental laws (CERCLA and OPA preferred), the settlement or litigation of complex environmental matters, and the implementation of remedy and restoration actions.
  • Applicants without experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, with a demonstrated aptitude for learning new areas of law and interest in environmental law.
  • Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.

Your Résumé: 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
  • Retirement plan choices - Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution
  • 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): ONGOING

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Are you ready to be a part of a team that encompasses a culture of character and excellence, while providing selfless public service and upholding the law through public safety? If so, then the Montana Department of Justice is the team for you! This is who we are: A Highway Patrol Trooper responding to the scene of an accident on I-90 after being dispatched by MHP Telecommunications Specialists; Driver Examiners administering a driving test; the Forensic Science Laboratory analyzing evidence; The Gambling Control Division providing guidance for a new business; The Prosecutors with the State Attorney General’s Office defending the rights of Montanans; The Division of Criminal Investigation Agents working a cold case; The Office of Consumer Protection seeking ways to protect the citizens of Montana; Justice IT Specialists overseeing the security of critical information systems; Training Officers preparing the next generation of law enforcement professionals. We are the Montana Department of Justice, and we need professionals like you!