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Role Description

We are looking for a Claims Attorney who approaches the law with creativity and pragmatism. You won’t just be managing a caseload; you will distill complex legal principles into nuanced, innovative and actionable legal advice empowering internal business partners to deliver on MSF’s mission.

In this role, you are a vital advocate for our organization. You will use your deep understanding of statutes and case law to provide strategic legal advice to internal clients and represent our interests in various legal forums, ensuring Montana has a healthy, well-functioning workers’ compensation system.

• Maintain active litigation caseload:
• You’ll represent MSF before multiple forums, including the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, the Workers’ Compensation Court, and the Montana Supreme Court.
• A successful candidate will have strong oral advocacy skills and the ability to think strategically in the moment.
• Implement successful litigation strategies:
• You’ll partner with MSF’s claims examiners to develop and implement thoughtful litigation strategies.
• Conduct discovery (written as well as verbal), conduct witness interviews, draft motions and briefs, work with retained experts, present oral arguments, and engage in mediations and trials.
• Advise internal stakeholders:
• You’ll 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.
• You’ll also provide strategic legal advice to internal clients, which will include developing and providing legal training on Montana’s workers’ compensation system.
• You may assist policyholders and claimants with developing a better understanding of Montana’s workers’ compensation laws.
• A successful candidate will have a strong customer experience mindset and will be able to maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers, clients and members of the public.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor Degree (JD)
• A license to practice law in the State of Montana
• A strong interest in learning more about Montana’s workers’ compensation laws.

Requirements

• Workers’ compensation litigation experience (preferred)
• Relevant designations and certifications (preferred)
• Regular attendance and presence in our Helena Office (occasional remote work encouraged).
• Technical skills relevant to the position, including the ability to use Microsoft Office tools and LexisNexis legal research tools without assistance.

Benefits

• Starting salary for this Exempt (4Bi) position begins at $105,200-$131,400 per year.
• 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.