Attorney - Enforcement & Trial

Enforcement and Trial Attorney

Join the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) as an attorney focusing on prosecuting criminal and administrative fraud cases, as well as representing the agency in other civil matters.

Salary: $95,000 – $125,000, depending on experience

Position Type: Full-time

Job Location: CSI's office in Helena, MT, or potential hybrid or remote work depending on the circumstances

Relocation expenses: Negotiable

Application Requirements: Cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample

What You'll Do

• Manage cases from referral through final judgment, including drafting pleadings and briefs, and representing CSI at trial.
• Prosecute administrative actions related to insurance and securities fraud and then represent CSI in potential appeals.
• Represent CSI in civil litigation.
• Collaborate with state and federal partners to prosecute complex white-collar criminal cases.
• Exercise meaningful autonomy in your casework, supported by a team that values collegiality, excellence, and public service.
• Provide advice to CSI's management related to insurance and securities cases.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful, Purpose-Driven Work: Help protect Montanans by enforcing Montana's insurance and securities laws. This includes a special focus on protecting elderly and vulnerable individuals who are the victims of fraud.
• Work-Life Balance: 15+ vacation days, sick leave, 11+ paid holidays, and maternity and parental leave.
• Outstanding State of Montana Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family starting on your first day of employment.
• Retirement Security: Multiple retirement plan options with a generous employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Positive Culture: CSI is a small, family-friendly state agency. Our success comes from building effective working relationships based on mutual trust and respect for each other's skills and abilities. We will encourage you to excel both in your individual competencies and as a team player.

Minimum qualifications

• A Juris Doctor degree.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• The ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Membership in good standing in the State Bar of Montana, or the ability to become a member by an agreed-upon date. Individuals with 5 years of practice in another state may be able to apply for admission "on motion" to the Montana Bar. Details are available.
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience, including experience as lead counsel at trial.
• 2 or more years of experience with insurance or securities law.

How to Apply

• A cover letter
• Resume
• A writing sample demonstrating your legal writing ability and style
• A law school transcript (optional)

When uploading and submitting your application materials, please make sure to mark your attachments as "relevant," or we will be unable to view them.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Only electronic materials will be accepted. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact CSI Human Resources. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Applicants claiming employment preference are required to provide proper documentation, i.e., Vet Preference (DD214), Disabled Vet document from U.S. Veterans Administration certifying service-connected disability or Purple Heart medal, disabled (DPHHS Disability Certification), by the closing date. The State of Montana Careers system will generate an email with instructions on how to submit preference documents.