Deputy Attorney General, OAG, State General Counsel Division

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 99 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

State employee benefits

PSLF eligibility

Résumé du poste

The Idaho Office of the Attorney General, State General Counsel Division, seeks a Deputy Attorney General in Boise. This full-time position provides general counsel to state agencies, commissions and elected officials on contracts, procurement, employment issues, open meetings laws and public records requests.

Qualifications include an active Idaho State Bar license; preferred experience drafting contracts, employment law and education law.

Qualifications

• Active Idaho State Bar license required.
• Preferred: drafting contracts, employment law, education law.
• Superior academic credentials and writing skills may be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide general counsel to state agencies on contracts, procurement, employment issues, open meetings, and public records.
• Represent agencies in administrative hearings.

Description du poste

Deputy Attorney General, OAG, State General Counsel Division - 25171

USA:ID:Boise | Legal | Full Time

43.27 USD per hour

Posted 3 days ago | Apply before October 2, 2026

Description

State of Idaho Career Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

Salary: Starting at $90,000 to Depends on Experience (DOE)

• Benefits: State employee benefits which include low-cost health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, multiple retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and one of the nation’s best state retirement systems (PERSI). The Office is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

Location: Boise, Idaho. As Idaho’s capital, Boise serves as headquarters for several major national and international corporations. Boise offers a rich variety of both cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties: The State General Counsel Division represents numerous state agency clients, providing exposure to a variety of novel issues, opportunities to engage in interesting legal work and the ability to expand one’s legal skills. The successful applicant will provide general counsel services to state agencies, commissions and elected officials on a variety of legal issues including statutory interpretation, contracts and procurement, employment issues, open meetings laws, and public records requests. Attorneys in this division will also represent state agencies in administrative hearings.

Minimum Qualifications: Active Idaho State Bar license is required.

Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of experience with one or more of the following is preferred: drafting contracts, employment law, education law. Superior academic credentials and writing skills may be considered in lieu of experience.

The Idaho Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. This position is exempt from state classified service, and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This is an at-will position.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] .

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.