Public Defender - Fall 2027

*If selected, candidates will start in Summer/Fall of 2027.* *Candidates who are not licensed in the State of Montana as of their start date will be paid at a training assignment wage of $74,874.60 Upon licensure by the State Bar of Montana, new attorneys will be paid an annualized wage of $91,542.75. * /*To be considered for OPD positions, applicants must complete and submit their application online, as well as upload any required application materials. This position may be based out of any OPD Office in the State of Montana.*/ * * *Our Mission* To Provide the Most Compassionate and Expert Defense of Clients and the Constitution * * *Our Vision* *Creating Expert Teams of Advocates for Justice, Bringing Respect and Dignity to our Clients to Achieve Holistic and Equitable Outcomes* /* */ *Reasons to work for the Office of the Public Defender:* *Our work changes lives!* OPD’s work makes a difference for the people in our communities. Public Defenders work for their clients, protect const...