Organization

Montana Department of Justice- State's Attorney's Office
Helena, Montana

Posted Date

October 19, 2026

Contact Information

Rylee Much
Rylee.much@mt.gov

The Tobacco Attorney is a part of the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) and is responsible for diligently enforcing the 1998 Tobacco Master Tobacco Settlement Agreement (MSA), including investigations and prosecutions of Montana’s tobacco laws. (MCA §§ 16-11-401 to 16-11-512) The MSA requires tobacco companies to make payments to states in perpetuity, and prohibits tobacco companies from advertising to children, and from making false claims about the health effects of cigarettes. The MSA requires each state to diligently enforce certain tobacco laws. The MSA brings substantial funding to the State, in recent years between $27 and $33 million per year, continued receipt of which is, to a significant extent, dependent on tobacco law enforcement.

 

Responsibilities

The Attorney represents the State of Montana in complex and routine civil litigation in state and federal courts, and in administrative forums. These cases are extremely diverse, and include, but are not limited to, the following: the MSA, the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, the False Claims Act, the unauthorized practice of law, and Montana statutes which affect non-profit corporations, and charitable trusts.

The Attorney participates in multi-state examination, investigation, and litigation enforcing the MSA and consumer protection laws through conference calls and working groups.

This position supervises the Tobacco Paralegal and reports to the OCP Bureau Chief.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor Degree.
  • At least two years of specialized law and litigation experience.
  • Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana.
  • If licensed in another state, must be able to become licensed to practice law in Montana within one year of hire. Individuals with 5 years of practice in another state in good standing are eligible to be admitted on motion. Bar Admission Rules
  • Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least two years of specialized law and litigation experience, preferably in consumer protection.

Application Process

Please apply on the State of MT Careers website here: https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=26142601&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FDenver