Claims Attorney

Job Description - Claims Attorney (26142228) Job Description - Claims Attorney (26142228) About the Job: Montana State Fund (MSF)isseeking a Claims Attorneywho will help ensure Montana’s workers’ compensation systemremainsresponsive, fair, and aligned with the needs of employers and injured workers.In this role, you willrepresenttheinterests of MSF and its policyholders through thoughtful litigation strategy, clear legal analysis, andhigh-qualityadvocacy across multiple legal forums. Key responsibilities include: Active litigation caseload: Represent MSF before multiple forums, including the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, the Workers’ Compensation Court, and the Montana Supreme Court. Implementing successful litigation strategies: Partner with MSF’s claims examiners to develop and implement thoughtful litigation strategies. Those litigation strategies will vary based on context but will include conducting discovery (written as well as verbal), conducting witness interviews, drafting motions and briefs, working with retained experts, presenting oral arguments, and engaging in mediations and trials. Advising internal stakeholders: Partner with internal stakeholders and advise them on opportunities to act strategically and consistently with Montana law. Duties will include interpreting statutes, administrative rules and court decisions on a daily basis. Provide strategic legal advice to internal clients, which will include developing and providing legal training on Montana’s workers’ compensation system. Assist policyholders and claimants with developing a better understanding Montana’s workers’ compensation laws . You will work closely with claims examiners and internal stakeholders to develop litigation strategies, interpret statutes and case law, and provide legal guidance that supports MSF’s mission. The successful candidate brings strong judgment, clear communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work that aligns with Montana law and serves the people of our state. About You: To find success and satisfaction in this role, candidates willpossessthe following traits: A legal professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is energized by shaping strong, strategic outcomes within Montana’s workers’ compensation system. Skilledat interpreting complex statutes, rules, and case law, and translating them into clear, practical guidance. A thoughtful litigator who balances strategic thinking with in-the-moment judgment, demonstratingconfidence in oral advocacy and an ability to navigate multiple forums with professionalism and clarity. Naturally collaborative, with an instinct for partnering across teams to build litigation strategies, strengthen organizational consistency, and support high-quality claims handling. Someone who approaches challenges with curiosity, maintainscomposure under pressure, and brings asolutions-orientedmindset to both litigation and everyday advisory work. A relationship builderwho values customer experience,maintainspositive and empathetic interactions, and fosters trust with internal and external stakeholders. At Montana State Fund, how we do our jobs matters to us as much as what we do. To support our customer-centered workplace, successful candidates are team players whopossess: Required Experience Minimum Qualifications: A Juris Doctorate degree, and A license to practice law in the State of Montana, and A strong interest in learning more about Montana’s workers’ compensation laws. The knowledge of Montana’s workers’ compensation law needed for this position can be learned if the successful candidate has a strong work ethic. Preferred: Relevant designations and certifications. About Montana State Fund: Montana State Fund is more than just an insurance company. We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to making a positive impact. Our missionis to partner with employers and their employees to care for those injured on the job and champion a culture of workplace safety for our fellow Montanans: Six values guide us in our day-to-day work: Dowhat’sright Deliver with heart Focus on what matters Succeed together Find a better way Take the long view Job location: T his role is primarily based onsite at our Helena, MToffice, with opportunities for occasional remote work to support flexibility and work-life balance Working conditions: Fast paced general office environment. Some stress may occur. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, detailed verbal communications and fine finger manipulation for working with computer keyboards. Regular travel is not expected but may occur occasionally around organizational specific events or during the course of employment. Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary for this exempt position begins at $105,200 - $131,400per year. Montana State Fund offers excellent benefits, paid time off, and a competitive compensation program, including: Excellent health insurance with dental, vision, life, long-term disability and more, with optional dependent coverage. Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses. Public employees’ retirement plan tax-deferred contributions with a generous employer match. Optional 457(b) deferred compensation to further increase retirement savings. Higher education reimbursement and other training and development programs. Robust personal leave, paid holidays, and extended leave. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr