Qureos Mentor

City of Billings, MT

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>&quot;Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.&quot;</b></p><br>
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</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Overview</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b><i>Salary Range: </i></b>$106,002.83 - $142,028.43/annually. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 7 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.<br>
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<b><i>Work Schedule: </i></b>Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is an exempt position, hours and days of work may vary.<br>
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<b><i>Job Summary:</i></b><br>
Under general direction, performs a variety of professional duties involved in providing a full range of legal services related to municipal government operations; represents the City in criminal or civil proceedings as assigned before courts, administrative agencies and boards, arbitrators, and other administrative agencies; investigates, prepares, and prosecutes misdemeanor criminal cases in courts; and advises City departments, staff, boards, and commissions.<br>
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<b><i>Scope of Responsibility:</i></b><br>
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 City. Incumbent&rsquo;s decisions can have a moderate to major financial impact on the overall organization. Incumbent solves complex legal and technical problems, which can have significant impact on the entire organization. Incumbent must have the ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential matters.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Legal</b></p><br>
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Represents the City by prosecuting various misdemeanor criminal offenses; initiates prosecutions; prepares cases for prosecution; reviews reports and conducts legal research; prepares court orders, petitions, affidavits, and briefs; tries cases; determines and recommends appropriate sentences.</li><li>
Represents the City in civil or criminal legal proceedings before courts (including Municipal Court, Montana District Court, Montana Supreme Court, Federal Court), administrative agencies and boards (including Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Montana Human Rights Commission, Board of Personnel Appeals), arbitrators, and other administrative agencies.</li><li>
Prepares pleadings, conducts legal research, prepares briefs and memoranda, appears in court, and negotiates with other parties.</li><li>
Prosecutes, negotiates, and settles misdemeanor criminal cases as assigned by the City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney.</li><li>
Provides legal advice and opinions as requested by the City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney to City employees, City Council, and City boards and commissions on a variety of criminal legal issues; advises staff and officials on the legal requirements and consequences of proposed actions; provides training to City staff and others on current laws and effective enforcement procedures; conducts ongoing legal research in connection with civil or criminal legal issues pertaining to the City.</li><li>
Analyzes, reviews, and drafts legal documents which bind or obligate the City; provides legal opinions and recommendations to ensure the City is properly and effectively represented in such matters; reviews rules, regulations, and policies to ensure legal compliance.</li></ul><b>
Department Duties</b><br>
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Participates in the development, planning, and implementation of criminal policies and procedures for the City Attorney&rsquo;s Office; devises and implements systems and forms for most efficient operations as assigned.</li><li>
Exercises administrative supervision over assigned criminal division staff, participates in selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating the day-to-day activities of personnel as directed; provides and coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.</li><li>
Runs, reviews, and analyzes various departmental audits.</li><li>
Prepares or assists in preparing grants for the department.</li><li>
Participates on a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law.</li><li>
Attends and participates in Billings Adult Municipal Treatment Court or other treatment courts as assigned.</li><li>
Responds to and attempts to resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.</li></ul><b>
Performs other duties as assigned by City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney.</b></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications and Skills</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b><i>Required Qualifications and Skills:</i></b></p><br>
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Juris doctorate from an American Bar Association approved law school</li><li>
Member in good standing with the Montana State Bar</li><li>
License to practice law in the state and federal courts in Montana</li><li>
Must be able to pass a Federal and State background check</li></ul><b><i>
Preferred Qualifications and Skills</i></b><br>
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Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional legal experience in criminal law and/or municipal or other government law, or the equivalent</li><li>
Two (2) years of prosecutorial experience</li><li>
Successful candidate has a collaborative attitude and be willing to work in a team atmosphere</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Physical Demands and Working Conditions</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Work is a normal office environment. Intermittent effort involving lifting of amounts between 5 and 25 pounds is required. Work requires high attention to detail and deadlines between 45% and 70% of the time. Office is fast-paced, and caseload varies but is frequently high volume. Incumbent may be exposed to disagreeable elements on an intermittent basis including, dealing with angry people, threats of injury or assault, violence, or offensive language. Driving is required rarely.<br>
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<b>Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.</b><br>
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<b>Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.</b><br>
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<b>This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.</b></p></div></div></div>

Chief Criminal Deputy City Attorney

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>&quot;Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.&quot;</b></p><br>
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</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Overview</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b><i>Salary Range:</i></b> $22.3208 - $29.9444/hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 7 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon applicant's education, experience, and training.</div><b><i><br>
Work Schedule:</i></b> Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<div></div><div><b><i><br>
Job Summary:</i></b><br>
Under general supervision, performs a variety of legal secretarial, administrative and clerical support duties in support of the City Attorney&rsquo;s Office; prepares legal documents; provides word processing and data entry support; obtains information from law enforcement agencies or other sources; and provides general information and assistance to City Staff and the public.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Scope of Responsibility:</i></b><br>
Incumbent is familiar with department or functional operations and is able to work with minimal assistance. Working under limited supervision, incumbent performs work that requires some interpretation of data and must make decisions considering objectives. Incumbent must have the ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential matters.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Administrative Duties</b></p><ul><li>
Performs responsible legal secretarial, administrative support, and clerical work with accuracy and speed in support of the City Attorney&rsquo;s Office; types and proofreads a wide variety of reports, letters, memoranda, forms, pleadings, resolutions, ordinances, notices, and contracts from rough draft, verbal instructions or using various software applications; composes routine letters and reports as assigned.</li><li>
Opens and maintains electronic case files; redacts confidential criminal justice information and disseminates discovery for defendants and their attorneys.</li><li>
Maintains accurate and detailed calendar of events, due dates, and schedules as they relate to assigned areas.</li><li>
Assists in the development of forms, worksheets, and record keeping systems for the collection, dissemination, and maintenance of appropriate information.</li><li>
Prepares, verifies, and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations, policies, and procedures; completes a variety of forms.</li><li>
Drafts legal documents including but not limited to complaints and affidavits, subpoenas, proposed orders, jury instructions, briefs, motions, responses, petitions to revoke, and other legal documents as needed.</li><li>
Assists attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and other court appearances as needed. Organizes key evidence and prepares trial notebooks, exhibits and any additional materials for trial.</li><li>
Compiles, reviews, and redacts 911 calls and recorded victim/witness statements.</li><li>
Researches cases in multiple database systems for disposition of evidence.</li><li>
Electronically files documents in relevant courts; monitors notifications for assigned prosecutor.</li></ul><b>
General Departmental Duties</b><ul><li>
Receives calls and visitors; responds to general complaints and requests for information from the public; interprets basic services, policies, rules and regulations in response to inquiries and complaints; assists in the resolution of concerns and complaints; refers inquiries to appropriate staff; routes calls and takes messages as appropriate.</li><li>
Establishes and maintains a complete set of record keeping systems including logs, calendars, chronological records, forms, and reports to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval of information.</li><li>
Reviews correspondence directed to assigned staff; prepares written responses as directed.</li><li>
Prepares summaries and reports as assigned.</li><li>
Prepares packets of information and data-gathering materials for assigned area; duplicates, collates, and distributes materials.</li><li>
Attends and participates in staff meetings and related activities; attends workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge.</li><li>
Collects money from individuals for documents requested; notes payments received in various record keeping systems.</li></ul><b>
Performs other duties as assigned.</b></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications and Skills</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b><i>Required Qualifications and Skills:</i></b></p><br>
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High school diploma or GED</li><li>
Three (3) years of responsible administrative, clerical, or secretarial experience</li><li>
Must have strong interpersonal skills</li><li>
Must have the ability to operate personal computers and advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other various programs</li><li>
Must be able to pass a State and Federal background, fingerprinting upon hire, and CJIN certification on a bi-annual basis.</li></ul><b><i>
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:</i></b><br>
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One (1) year legal secretarial experience</li><li>
The City Attorney&rsquo;s Office uses Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK) for online database/record keeping. Prior knowledge of this system is not required but is preferred</li><li>
An active Notary Commission is preferred and can be obtained post-hire</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Physical Demands and Working Conditions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Work is a normal office environment. Intermittent effort involving lifting of amounts between 5 and 25 pounds is required. Work requires high attention to detail or deadlines over 70% of the time. Incumbent may be exposed to disagreeable elements on an intermittent basis including, dealing with angry people, threats of injury or assault, violence, or offensive language. Occasionally, case materials may contain photos of graphic/explicit and/or disturbing content.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Administrative Support II - Legal

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Chief Criminal Deputy City Attorney

Administrative Support II - Legal