Claims Attorney

Claims Attorney

Montana State Fund (MSF) isseeking a Claims Attorney who will help ensure Montana’s workers’ compensation systemremainsresponsive, fair, and aligned with the needs of employers and injured  this role, you willrepresenttheinterests of MSF and its policyholders through thoughtful litigation strategy, clear legal analysis, andhigh-quality advocacy across multiple legal forums.

As a key legal partner within the organization, you will apply your legal training to influence claims handling approaches, shape strategic decision making, and support consistent,customer centered outcomes. This position blends litigation, collaboration, and advisory work—offering a unique opportunity to contribute both to individual case strategy and to the ongoingstrategyof MSF’s legal and claims operations.

You will work closely with claims examiners and internal stakeholders to develop litigation strategies, interpretstatutesand case law, andprovidelegal 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.

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 andadvisethem on opportunities to act strategically and consistently with Montana law. Duties will include interpreting statutes, administrativerulesand 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 developinga better understanding Montana’s workers’ compensation laws .

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, demonstrating confidence 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, maintains composure under pressure, and brings asolutions-oriented mindset to both litigation and everyday advisory work.
• A relationship builder who values customer experience,maintains positive 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 who possess:

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…