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[DOJ Logo - Can also use to return to the home page] Division Overview: Montana’s Division of Criminal Investigation *is a diverse public safety team of professionals who provide a full range of criminal investigative services to state, local, and tribal law enforcement. From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics, criminal records, cybercrime, human trafficking, and missing persons. DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support. The professionals within DCI are the lifeline of support for public safety. With a doctrine of service, honor, and justice, this statewide organization provides the best in critical, accurate, and timely service to protect our citizens. * Job Overview: This is anAssistant Attorney Generalposition within theCrime Information Bureau of Divisionand provides 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. This position is funded by the SORNA Grant with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2024. Grant has the ability to be reinstated. Key objectives of this position: Research, recommend, develop, and testify about legislative updates or enhancements. Research, develop, and execute MOUs or other agreements with Indian tribes who are currently operating as SORNA jurisdictions in Montana or wish to do so. Review, develop, enhance and make available community education programs on sex offender topics, such as registration, notification, treatment, and supervision strategies; safety planning and training; facts and statistics about sexual offending and offenders for criminal justice agency personnel and SORNA Tribe(s). Reduce the number of non-compliant offenders by investigating and prosecuting state, tribal, and Interstate Compact offenders who have failed to register. This position may be eligible for a $1.50 statutory increase on 7/1/2024. Minimum Qualifications:/ / * Juris Doctor Degree. * Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana. * At least two years of specialized law and litigation experience. * If licensed in another state, must be able to become licensed to practice law in Montana within one year of hire. Incumbent is responsible for paying fees for MT State licensure. * Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* * Knowledge:Extensive knowledge of Montana and federal rules of criminal and appellate procedure, evidence, and substantive criminal law; of legal research methods and techniques (including automated legal research) and legal writing, including citation and documentation. Working knowledge of word processing software. Skills:Criminal jury trial preparation and delivery skills with emphasis on oral argument and jury persuasion. Teaching large and small groups on criminal law and procedure issues. Abilities:Ability to write clearly and concisely; to prepare and communicate orally the facts and arguments of a case to persuade others to accept the viewpoint presented; to review and decipher complex forensic and psychiatric reports; to apply sound judgement to complex and sensitive factual situations; to act with initiative, good judgement and tact; to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive material; to communicate appropriately with confidential and sensitive material; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to maintain effective working relationships with other employees; to provide direction in the investigation and prosecution of complex and high profile criminal cases of all types throughout the state and to control the direction and course of such investigations and prosecutions./ / Special Instructions: If you have been practicing law for five years or less, a copy of your law school transcript is preferred but not required. The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks. Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered. Successful applicant(s) will be subject to: * Criminal History Fingerprint Check * Intensive Background * Driving History* * HOW TO APPLY: * /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. A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the résumé 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 atTerese.Christianson@mt.govviaFile 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 thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This Organization Participates inE-Verify. [E-Verify® Logo] Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply. * * *Title: *Assistant Attorney General Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24141188 Other Locations: Kalispell, Bozeman, Billings, Butte, Missoula

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