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Chief of Special Litigation, Central Office
Date Posted: Oct. 15, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: To be determined upon hire.
Salary: Salary DOE, $150,000 to $175,000.
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). Ability to partially telecommute is available for this position.
Location: Boise, Idaho. As Idaho’s capital, Boise is a growing city of approximately 226,570 and serves as headquarters for several major national and international corporations. Boise offers a rich variety of both cultural and recreational opportunities. Idaho’s world-famous fly-fishing, skiing, kayaking and hiking are all within easy access. Housing costs are moderate.
Primary Duties: Will work closely with the Attorney General, Chief Deputy, and the Civil Litigation Division to strategize and manage high profile cases defending Idaho’s laws and sovereignty. Will lead a team of two to four attorneys pursuing some of the most consequential cases the Office is handling. The candidate and team will be engaged in strategizing, researching, writing, filing suits, taking depositions, arguing in court, trying cases, and carrying out all aspects of litigation in these special cases for the office.
Minimum Qualifications: Strong academic background with significant litigation experience and a passion for the law. Must be a member in good standing of the Idaho State Bar or eligible for admission on reciprocity.
Seeking a dynamic, experienced litigator who exhibits exceptional research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be an aggressive and thoughtful litigator who takes a principled approach to protecting the state of Idaho in the courts.
Strategic vision, political savvy, and compatibility with the Attorney General’s legal philosophy and goals are important. This team will file suits that frequently come before the Idaho Supreme Court, federal appellate courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Applications: E-mail resume and cover letter to phil.skinner@ag.idaho.gov.
You may also mail your resume and cover letter to:
Idaho Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Phil Skinner, Chief of Staff
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0010
If you have questions, please call 208-334-2400.
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 (208) 334-4128 or email ana.lara@ag.idaho.gov.
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Deputy Attorney General, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Central Office
Date Posted: May 12, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: To be determined upon hire.
Salary: Salary DOE, starting at $90,000.
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).
Location: Boise, Idaho. As Idaho’s capital, Boise is a growing city of approximately 226,570 and serves as headquarters for several major national and international corporations. Boise offers a rich variety of both cultural and recreational opportunities. Idaho’s world-famous fly-fishing, skiing, kayaking and hiking are all within easy access. Housing costs are moderate.
Primary Duties: The Central Office of the Energy and Natural Resources Division is looking for an attorney to provide representation and counsel to the State of Idaho and its natural resource agencies, including, but not limited to, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, and the State Board of Land Commissioners. Practice areas can include public lands, endangered species, NEPA, adjudication of state, federal and tribal water rights, and advising natural resource agencies on contracting, rulemaking, and other administrative matters. Appearances before administrative bodies, state and federal district courts and courts of appeals, including the Idaho Supreme Court, will be required.
Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the Idaho State Bar and at least three years of relevant legal and technical work experience is preferred. Strong academic qualifications are required.
Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills and be able to perform a variety of litigation and transactional work independently.
Applications: E-mail a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Rebecca.wills@ag.idaho.gov.
You may also mail or fax your resume to:
Idaho Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Rebecca Wills
700 West State Street
Boise, Idaho 83720-0010
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 (208) 334-4523 or email denise.stringer@ag.idaho.gov.
Deputy Attorney General, Health and Human Services Division, Department of Health and Welfare
Date Posted: May 14, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: To be determined upon hire.
Salary: Salary DOE, starting at $90,000.
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).
Location: Boise, Idaho. As Idaho’s capital, Boise is a growing city of approximately 226,570 and serves as headquarters for several major national and international corporations. Boise offers a rich variety of both cultural and recreational opportunities. Idaho’s world-famous fly-fishing, skiing, kayaking and hiking are all within easy access. Housing costs are moderate.
Primary Duties: Provide legal advice and representation for the Department of Health & Welfare, including at administrative proceedings, and occasionally on appeal in district court. Areas of practice include advice and counsel to DHW related to Licensing and Certification Division, Medicaid Program Integrity Unit, and Welfare Fraud. This position works closely with other DAGs in the HHS Division. Other duties may include limited litigation; contract review and drafting; legislative analysis; administrative rule drafting and analysis; all aspects of administrative actions that could potentially include drafting orders; appeals of administrative orders; review of department policies for legal compliance; advice on substantive legal issues for the department staff assigned and public records law; conduct training for co-workers and department staff; and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Member Idaho State Bar; exhibit strong research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum two years of legal experience; Medicaid and/or health care industry knowledge.
Applications: E-mail resumes to amanda.rickard@dhw.idaho.gov
You may also mail your resume to:
Idaho Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Amanda Rickard
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0010
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 (208) 334-4128 or email ana.lara@ag.idaho.gov.
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