* The County Attorney/City Attorney is a single position with duties for both Fergus County and the City of Lewistown.**

　　Full Time position

　　WAGE: Salary of $97,750 with benefits

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　Under the general direction of the County Attorney, performs a variety of professional duties involved in providing a full range of legal services; prepares and prosecutes criminal cases in Justice and District Court; prepares and prosecutes civil cases involving child abuse and neglect, youth court cases, and mental commitments. Incumbent has a high degree of understanding of department and functional operations and is able to work with considerable initiative. Working with senior management guidance, incumbent applies professional and managerial principles that can affect the entire department with the potential to have a major effect on the County. Incumbent's decisions can have a moderate to major financial impact on the overall organization. Incumbent solves complex technical problems, which can have significant impact on the entire organization. Incumbent must have the ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential matters.For purposes of this position, County Attorney's Office includes all matters relating to Fergus County, Petroleum County, and other counties/entities the County Attorney's Office is assisting. Reports to and provides support to all attorneys in the office; County Attorney has ultimate disciplinary authority. Intermediary supervisor of Deputy County Attorneys and staff.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Graduation from an accredited college of law with an LLB or Juris Doctorate degree.

　　The Position requires a minimum of 5 years of practicing experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in a local government setting, or similar criminal/public law experience.

　　Member in good standing with the Montana State Bar and license to practice law in the state and federal courts in Montana.

　　Must be able to successfully pass a Federal and State background check and a pre-employment drug test.

　　Possession of a valid Montana driver's license.

　　A complete job description is available from Job service Lewistown.