OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking contract attorneys to provide legal representation in criminal and civil matters statewide. The solicitation, identified as OPD-RFP/RFQ-2021-0118, was opened on June 21, 2021, and is set to remain open indefinitely until January 1, 2099. Interested attorneys must submit a comprehensive application package including a completed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), current resume, writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and most recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Attorneys are required to demonstrate an active or recently expired MOU with OPD to be considered for contract work. The primary objective is to expand OPD's pool of qualified contract attorneys capable of handling criminal and civil case assignments across Montana. The solicitation is classified under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, with Jennifer Kueffler serving as the primary contact and available at Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov or +1 406-496-6089.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations beyond the requirement of being a licensed attorney in good standing. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are provided in the available documentation. The solicitation does not outline a specific budget, funding sources, or contract value, suggesting a flexible approach to engaging contract attorneys based on demonstrated qualifications and expertise. While no precise award values are stated, the ongoing nature of the recruitment implies potential for multiple attorneys to be added to the OPD contract attorney pool. The comprehensive application requirements suggest a rigorous vetting process focused on ensuring high-quality legal representation for clients across Montana's criminal and civil legal systems. Attorneys interested in this opportunity should carefully review the full RFQ documentation and prepare a thorough application package that demonstrates their professional capabilities and commitment to public defense work.