Career Opportunities - Idaho Office of Attorney General

2023 Intern/Extern Opportunities

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Job Announcements

Date Posted: July 14, 2023

Closing Date: Open until further notice.

Salary: Salary $41.80 hourly. – Full state employee benefits package which includes 11 paid holidays, sick leave, compensatory time for work in excess of a 40-hour week, low-cost downtown parking, and PERSI retirement, plus options for medical/dental insurance, wellness program, 401k, deferred compensation program, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for qualifying childcare and medical expenses. Ability to partially telecommute is also available for this position. The office is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Primary Duties: The primary duties of an Office of the Attorney General investigator include conducting interviews, obtaining and analyzing documents and other evidence, serving subpoenas, obtaining and executing search warrants, preparing reports and exhibits, maintaining investigative case files, testifying in court, and interfacing with other law enforcement agencies. Frequent travel throughout Idaho is required.

The successful applicant will be assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) in the Criminal Law Division. This is a sworn law enforcement position. This investigator will be responsible for investigating cases involving technology-facilitated crimes against children. These include exploitation, enticement, sextortion and hands-on offenses.

This work requires the investigator to frequently view graphic videos, photographs, and chat logs of child sexual exploitation for investigative purposes, such as to establish crimes committed and to locate evidence to be used in the identification/rescue of live victims and the prosecution of offenders. The Office of the Attorney General requires all its employees routinely exposed to such content to participate in a mental health resiliency program run by a certified clinician.

The Office of the Attorney General’s ICAC Unit works with the Idaho ICAC Task Force, a coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute individuals that use technology to victimize Idaho children.

Requirements: Applicants must possess ALL of the following:

Current Idaho POST Certification of Intermediate level or higher; minimum education of a high school diploma or equivalent; at least five years law enforcement experience, preferably with an emphasis in investigations; above-average communication and interpersonal skills; a thorough understanding of laws, policies and rules of evidence applicable to Idaho law enforcement service; ability to work both independently and in a close-knit team environment with other investigators and prosecutors; enthusiasm for public service.

Applications: E-mail resumes to Keri.Ascherfeld@ag.idaho.gov

You may also mail your resume to:
Idaho Attorney General’s Office
Attn: Keri Ascherfeld, Criminal Law Division
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

FAX: 208-854-8074

If you have questions, please call Keri Ascherfeld at 208-334-4545.

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.

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Date Posted: September 12, 2023

Closing Date: Open until further notice.

Salary: Salary $95,000 – $110,000 DOE – Full state employee benefits package which includes 11 paid holidays, sick leave, compensatory time for work in excess of a 40 hour week, low cost downtown parking, and PERSI retirement, plus options for medical/dental insurance, wellness program, 401k, deferred compensation program, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for qualifying childcare and medical expenses. Ability to partially telecommute is also available for this position. The office is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Location: Boise, Idaho. As Idaho’s capital, Boise is a growing city of approximately 240,000 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, biking, skiing, kayaking and hiking are all within close proximity.

Primary Duties: This attorney position will be a part of a dynamic civil litigation team that focuses on strategic and high-stakes litigation defending the sovereignty of Idaho and the rights of her citizens. The Civil Litigation and Constitutional Defense Division works closely with Idaho’s Solicitor General and represents the state in state and federal courts in high profile civil rights and constitutional claims, class actions, major tort claims, administrative law challenges, statutory matters, and multi-state litigation. The attorney selected for this position will participate in all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion and trial practice, and appeals.

Requirements: This position requires at least 2 years of litigation experience. State or Federal clerkship preferred but not required. Substantial litigation experience in Idaho state and/or federal courts preferred, but not required. Candidates must possess excellent research, writing, client communication, negotiation, and civil litigation skills. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Idaho State Bar.

Applications: E-mail a cover letter and résumé to laura.kauffmann@ag.idaho.gov.

If you have questions, please call (208) 334-4559.

Date Posted: August 21, 2023

Closing Date: Open until further notice.

Salary: Salary DOE, starting at $90,000. Full state employee benefits package which includes 11 paid holidays, sick leave, compensatory time for work in excess of a 40 hour week, and PERSI retirement, plus options for medical/dental insurance, wellness program, 401k, deferred compensation program, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for qualifying childcare and medical expenses. Ability to partially telecommute is also available for this position. The office is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Location: Boise, Idaho. Boise offers a rich variety of both cultural and recreational opportunities. Idaho’s world famous fly-fishing, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking and hiking are all within easy access.

Primary Duties: The successful applicant will be assigned to advise the Idaho Department of Correction, Board of Correction, Commission for Pardons and Parole, and Idaho Correctional Industries and to represent these agencies in both state and federal court. Duties include handling prison civil rights litigation, employment matters, public records, contracts, and a broad range of other matters. This position will focus on the litigation needs of the Department, which includes appearing in contested administrative hearings, state court, and in federal district court.

Requirements: Must be licensed to practice law in Idaho. Two years of legal experience, including litigation experience, is required. Experience with contracts, employment law, civil rights law, and/or government liability law is preferred.

Applications: E-mail resumes to Keri.Ascherfeld@ag.idaho.gov.

You may also mail or fax your resume to:

Idaho Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Keri Ascherfeld
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Telephone: (208) 334-4545
Facsimile: (208) 854-8074

If you have questions, please call Keri Ascherfeld at 208-334-4545.

Date Posted: September 5, 2023

Closing Date: Open until further notice.

Salary: Salary $90,000-$120,000 DOE. Full state employee benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, sick leave, compensatory time for work in excess of a 40-hour week, low-cost downtown parking, PERSI retirement, plus options for medical/dental insurance, wellness program, 401k, deferred compensation program, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for qualifying childcare and medical expenses. Ability to partially telecommute is available.
The office pays the Idaho State Bar licensing fee and provides no-cost continuing education opportunities. The office is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Location: Boise, Idaho. Conveniently located in downtown Boise near shops, restaurants, and the Ridge to Rivers trail system.

Primary Duties: The Division seeks attorneys to serve as hearing officers for its Fair Hearings Unit, which handles Department of Health & Welfare contested cases. The DAG hearing officers conduct hearings telephonically, in-person or via video conferencing. They explain hearings procedures, answer questions, rule on objections, admit exhibits, take testimony, question witnesses, conduct legal research, set and conduct status/pre-hearing conferences, issue briefing schedules, review pre-and post-hearing motions, and issue written decisions. They ensure that all parties receive due process. Working with the Unit paralegal, they adhere to internal procedures and protocols and assure all relevant timeframes are met, cases are docketed and tracked, records are maintained, and any scheduling or other conferences/motions practice take place as necessary.

The DAG hearing officers will remain with the Office of the Attorney General through approximately June 30, 2024, when the Fair Hearings Unit will transition to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). Per Idaho Code § 67-5283(3), the hearing officers may have the ability to transition to the OAH if they meet the statutory minimum qualifications outlined in Idaho Code § 67-5281(2) and 67-5283. The hearing officer positions with OAH are anticipated to be as an “Administrative Law Judge” and are non-classified.

The DAG hearing officers practice in the Division’s central office, which allows attorneys to both work independently and practice as part of a larger team of the Office of the Attorney General. The team provides substantive support and collegiality.

Requirements: Active Idaho State Bar license required.
Preferred qualifications – experience handling administrative contested cases and with the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act and administrative hearing procedures.

Applications:
E-mail letter of interest and resume to leslie.gottsch@ag.idaho.gov.

If you have questions regarding the job duties, email Yvonne Dunbar at yvonne.dunbar@ag.idaho.gov

Date Posted: August 21, 2023

Closing Date: Open until further notice.

The office pays the Idaho State Bar licensing fee and provides no-cost continuing education opportunities. The office is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Location: Boise, Idaho. Conveniently located in downtown Boise near shops, restaurants, and the Ridge to Rivers trail system.

Primary Duties:The Division seeks attorneys to provide legal counsel to state agencies and state elected officials on matters such as contracts, human resources, education, or general administrative law. Attorneys in the Division’s central office practice as part of a team of attorneys and support staff. While attorneys are the primary contact for all legal issues faced by client agencies, they may assist or receive assistance from their team on complex matters or business transactions for the State. Attorneys also provide legal analysis, written opinions, and advice to state agencies and officials on a project basis.

Attorneys use and develop expertise in a variety of legal practice areas including:

Business transactions, such as real estate, procurement, information technology acquisition, and general contracting matters;
Statutory and administrative rule drafting, interpretation and application;
Administrative law matters, such as regulatory enforcement and administrative hearings; and
General government matters, such as public records and open meeting law issues.

Attorneys develop specific subject matter expertise while advising assigned clients, however, such expertise is not required of applicants prior to assignment of a client agency. Practice in the central office allows attorneys to both work independently and practice as part of a larger team of the Office of the Attorney General. The team provides substantive support and collegiality.

Requirements: Active Idaho State Bar license required. Preferred qualifications – experience representing public agencies; experience advising clients in transactional matters and regarding statutory or regulatory interpretation; experience in human resources or education law.

Applications:
E-mail letter of interest and resume to leslie.gottsch@ag.idaho.gov.

If you have questions regarding the job duties, email Yvonne Dunbar at yvonne.dunbar@ag.idaho.gov

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Date Posted: July 11, 2023

Closing Date: Open until further notice.

Salary: Salary $110,000 to $115,000 DOE – Full state employee benefits package which includes 11 paid holidays, sick leave, compensatory time for work in excess of a 40-hour week, low-cost downtown parking, and PERSI retirement, plus options for medical/dental insurance, wellness program, 401k, deferred compensation program, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for qualifying childcare and medical expenses. The office is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Primary Duties: This position handles direct work / caseload for the Department of Finance in addition to supervisory duties. This position supervises and supports other DAGs and a Paralegal assigned to the Department of Finance. Duties include providing advice and counsel to the Director of the Department and other staff regarding federal and state law related to the Department’s mission: Safeguarding the financial health of Idahoans through the appropriate oversight of diverse financial institutions, the education and protection of consumers, and by fostering sensible innovation in the financial services market.

This position will ensure that the three substantive bureaus of the Department (Consumer Finance, Financial Institutions, and Securities), receive competent and effective legal services, and provide advice to the Director and Supporting Services Bureau when necessary. Duties may include legislative analysis, administrative rule drafting and analysis, contested administrative actions, appeals, review of policies, advising on public records law, litigation, contract review and drafting, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Five years of legal experience, as well as supervisory experience, preferred. Must exhibit strong research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Idaho State Bar or eligible for admission on reciprocity.

Applications: E-mail resumes to teresa.taylor@ag.idaho.gov

You may also mail your resume to:
Idaho Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
Attn: Teresa Taylor
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0010

If you have questions, please call 208-334-4137.

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Date Posted: July 14, 2023

Closing Date: Open until further notice.

Salary: Salary $26 – $30 hourly, DOE – Full state employee benefits package which includes 11 paid holidays, sick leave, compensatory time for work in excess of a 40 hour week, and PERSI retirement, plus options for medical/dental insurance, wellness program, 401k, deferred compensation program, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for qualifying childcare and medical expenses. The office is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Primary Duties: The Legal Assistant will be assigned to the Idaho Department of Correction in the Criminal Law Division. Primary duties include supporting attorneys by preparing, proofreading, and filing pleadings in Idaho’s state and federal courts; managing attorney calendars and deadlines; preparing discovery and tort claim responses; assisting with trials and contested hearings; maintaining case files; managing internal/external communications, and completing any other administrative task that furthers the goals of the unit.

The Legal Assistant reports to the Lead Deputy Attorney General at the Idaho Department of Correction and is expected to perform the above tasks utilizing organization, efficiency, professionalism, and team building skills.

Requirements: Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Familiarity with PACER/ECF and iCourt filing systems is strongly preferred. Experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar position is required.

Applications: E-mail resumes to Keri.Ascherfeld@ag.idaho.gov

You may also mail your resume to:
Idaho Attorney General’s Office
Attn: Keri Ascherfeld, Criminal Law Division
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

FAX: 208-854-8074

If you have questions, please call Keri Ascherfeld at 208-334-4545.

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Date Posted: September 20, 2023

Closing Date: Open until further notice.

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 DOE – Full state employee benefits package which includes 11 paid holidays, sick leave, compensatory time for work in excess of a 40 hour week, low cost downtown parking, and PERSI retirement, plus options for medical/dental insurance, wellness program, 401k, deferred compensation program, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for qualifying childcare and medical expenses. The office is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Location: Boise, Idaho

Primary Duties: Perform a wide variety of duties to include the following: Answer all incoming phone calls, respond to questions, and direct callers to the appropriate division or agency. Return all voicemails in an appropriate timeline. Manage and track all incoming public records requests. Coordinate with IT or appropriate division to locate all responsive documents, review all documents, coordinate with an attorney for legal review, draft and send responses. Track all incoming media requests, coordinate with relevant staff for responses, and send responses. Proofread and send press releases and newsletters and manage contact lists. Date stamp and sort mail daily. Other duties and projects, as necessary

Requirements: Strong skills using the computer to retrieve, enter, edit, and maintain data; Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality; Ability to read and understand public records law; Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Strong attention to detail; Strong interpersonal skills.

Applications: E-mail resumes to kimi.white@ag.idaho.gov

If you have questions, please call 208-334-2400.