Legal Secretary in the Contracts and Administrative Law Division at the Department of Labor
Date Posted: July 10, 2019
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: Immediately.
Salary: Salary DOE – Full state employee benefits package.
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 perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties, including creating, formatting, and proofing letters, envelopes, memoranda, and legal pleadings. Will support two deputy attorneys general in handling court and administrative proceedings, and other state agency legal matters. Position will be located in the main office of the Idaho Dept. of Labor.
Requirements: At least two (2) years of legal secretary experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training, is required. Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills, be able to work independently, and have strong grammar and proofreading skills. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn new programs. Also, must be able to accurately key 50 words per minute and perform basic mathematical functions.
Applications: E-mail (1) cover letter expressing interest in position, and (2) resume to doug.werth@labor.idaho.gov
You may also mail your resume to:
Idaho Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Douglas Werth
Lead Deputy Attorney General
Idaho Department of Labor
317 W. Main Street
Boise, ID 83735
Fax: (208) 335-6125
No telephone calls please
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.
Deputy Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division at the Idaho Department of Finance
Date Posted: July 10, 2019
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: Immediately.
Salary: Salary DOE – Full state employee benefits package.
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: This position will provide advice and counsel to the Director and staff of the Department of Finance, likely with primary responsibility for legal advice to the Securities Bureau and representation of the Department in securities litigation cases. In addition to the Uniform Securities Act, work for the Securities Bureau will involve the Public Records Act, the Escrow Act, the Money Transmitters Act, and the Endowment Care Cemetery Act. Assignments are expected to also include work for other department bureaus.
Duties include: assisting staff with interpretation of and drafting revisions to statutes and administrative rules; counseling staff in the course of investigations, enforcing securities laws through civil litigation, and other duties as assigned. Some travel will be required.
Requirements: Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho. A minimum of three years of experience in litigation is required. Experience in securities matters is helpful.
Applications: E:Mail resumes to: stephanie.sze@finance.idaho.gov
You may also mail your resume to:
Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Thomas Donovan, Lead DAG
Idaho Department of Finance
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0031
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact Tom directly, at the email address above, or by telephone at (208) 332-8091
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.
Deputy Attorney General in the Contracts & Administrative Law Division
Date Posted: June 28, 2019
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: Immediately.
Salary: DOE – Full state employee benefits package.
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: Attorneys assigned to the Contracts & Administrative Law Division engage in a preventative law practice providing legal advice on a wide range of matters that arise during the day-to-day business operations of state government. Successful applicant will represent several state entities and provide advice and counsel on statute and rule interpretation and drafting, contracting, public record and open meeting laws, employment laws, and administrative law. Successful applicant will also draft, review, and analyze a wide variety of legal documents and also perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Active Idaho State Bar license and minimum of five (5) years post-law school clerking or legal practice is required. Previous experience representing public agencies is preferred. Experience with statute and rule making processes and interpretation, government contracting, public record and open meeting laws, employment laws, and administrative law is also preferred.
Applications: E:Mail resumes to: andy.snook@ag.idaho.gov
You may also mail your resume to:
Idaho Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Andrew J. Snook, Division Chief
Contracts & Administrative Law Division
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0010
Fax to 208-854-8070
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact Andy directly at the email address above. No telephone calls please.
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.
Deputy Attorney General in the Criminal Law Division, Special Prosecutions Unit
Date Posted: June 24, 2019
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: On or after July 29, 2019
Salary: DOE – Full state employee benefits package.
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 successful applicant will be assigned to the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit, which handles a wide range of cases including serious felonies and public corruption cases. Duties of this position include handling all aspects of criminal cases, from screening and charging through trial and sentencing; assisting investigators by providing advice and assistance in obtaining search warrants; providing training on legal issues; drafting legislation; serving on committees involving criminal justice issues; advising on related legal issues; and appearing in courtrooms throughout Idaho.
Requirements: Must be licensed to practice law in Idaho. Prosecutorial experience, including felony jury trial experience, is required. Enthusiasm for public service is essential.
Applications: E:Mail resumes to: fran.nix@ag.idaho.gov
You may also mail your resume to:
Idaho Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Paul R. Panther, Chief, Criminal Law Division
C/O: Fran Nix
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0010
Fax to 208-854-8074
No telephone calls please
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.
Deputy Attorney General in the Natural Resources Division
Date Posted: June 24, 2019
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date:
Salary: DOE – Full state employee benefits package.
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 Idaho Attorney General’s Office is looking for a talented attorney to join a team that advises the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) on water law and administration issues shaping water law in the West. Attorneys representing IDWR advise on water administration and water rights adjudications, appear before the Idaho Water Adjudication Court, argue cases before the Idaho Supreme Court and assist IDWR with contracting and other administrative matters. This is a unique role where you can make an impact, develop professionally and shape the future of water in Idaho.
Requirements: Admission to the Idaho State Bar and strong academic qualifications are required. At least 2 years legal experience preferred. Relevant legal and technical work experience or undergraduate technical coursework will also be considered.
Applications: E:Mail resumes to: victoria.wigle@ag.idaho.gov
You may also mail your resume to:
Idaho Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Victoria Wigle
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0010
Fax to 208-854-8072
No telephone calls please
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.
Four (4) Investigator positions open in the Criminal Law Division
Date Posted: April 12, 2019
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: Two positions now open; two positions open after July 1, 2019.
Salary: DOE – Full state employee benefits package.
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: OAG Investigators may be assigned to one of four investigative units (Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children, Cooperative Disabilities Investigation Unit, or Special Investigations Unit), depending on office needs. The primary duties of OAG investigators 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.
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; 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 in a close-knit team environment with other investigators and prosecutors; enthusiasm for public service.
Applications: E-mail resumes to: fran.nix@ag.idaho.gov
You may also mail or fax your resume to:
Idaho Attorney General’s Office
Attn: Fran Nix, Criminal Law Division
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
FAX: (208) 854-8074
No telephone calls please
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.