Career Opportunities

Date Posted: Feb 3, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

Salary: Starting at $90,000, 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). Ability to partially telecommute is also 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: The successful applicant will work in eastern Idaho as a prosecutor for the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This position will prosecute crimes involving child sexual exploitation in the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh judicial districts with a majority caseload in eastern Idaho. Office location is flexible in eastern Idaho and will depend on where the successful applicant lives or plans to live.

The person who fills this position will be the only prosecutor located in eastern Idaho who works for the Attorney General and may occasionally be asked to stand in for hearings in other cases prosecuted by the office in eastern and south-central Idaho. The successful applicant must be independent, self-motivated, and able to work with little or no supervision.

Primary duties include handling all aspects of criminal prosecution, from search warrant review and screening through trial and sentencing; working closely with investigators throughout the state; and appearing in courtrooms throughout eastern and south-central Idaho.

The Office of the Attorney General prioritizes the mental health and wellbeing of all ICAC personnel. Each ICAC prosecutor is required to meet with a mental health professional annually.

Minimum Qualifications: Must hold an active Idaho Bar license and have first-chair jury trial experience. Must have the ability to frequently travel throughout eastern and south-central Idaho and occasionally travel statewide. A valid driver’s license is required. Must be comfortable managing cases with media attention and demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for public service.

Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of prosecution experience in district court, including experience prosecuting ICAC cases. Familiarity with Fourth Amendment jurisprudence on the search and seizure of electronic devices and data stored in the cloud.

Applications: E-mail letter of interest, resume, and recent writing sample to keri.ascherfeld@ag.idaho.gov

Please contact Keri Ascherfeld with any questions: 208-334-4545 or keri.ascherfeld@ag.idaho.gov.

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.

Date Posted: Mar 2, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

Salary: Starting at $90,000, 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).

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 Natural Resources Division of the Idaho Attorney General’s Office is seeking applications for an attorney to provide representation and counsel to the State of Idaho and its natural resource agencies including the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the State in special litigation proceedings, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, and other boards, commissions or agencies, as assigned. Practice areas can include oil and gas regulation and enforcement; Idaho Public Records Law and Open Meeting Law; FERC proceedings; Endangered Species Act and NEPA litigation; adjudication of state, federal and tribal water rights; natural resource uses on public lands; civil litigation arising from contracts, torts, state and federal laws, etc.; and advising and representing natural resource agencies on contracting, rulemaking, and other administrative matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Admission to the Idaho State Bar and U.S. District of Idaho.
• Three years of relevant legal and technical work experience or coursework.
• Experience in civil litigation procedure and practice, including pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, trial, post-trial motions, appeals.
• Knowledge of state contract terms, contract review and application, and drafting.
• Exceptional public speaking, computer, writing, editing, telephone, and client management skills are required.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Strong computer skills and effective use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of litigation experience.
• Experience in contract and real property law.
• Mediation and negotiation skills.
• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies.
• Researching and preparing reports and recommendations.

Applications: E-mail letter of resume, cover letter, and writing sample to denise.stringer@ag.idaho.gov

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.

Date Posted: Jan 8, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

Salary: Starting at $90,000, 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).

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 provide general counsel services to state agencies and elected officials on a variety of legal issues including statutory interpretation, contracts and procurement, employment issues, open meetings laws, and public records requests. The role may occasionally involve representing agencies in administrative hearings. The State General Counsel Division represents numerous state agency clients, which provides interesting legal work and the ability to expand one’s legal skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Active Idaho State Bar license is required.

Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of experience drafting contracts is preferred.

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

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.

Date Posted: Jan 2, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

Salary: Starting at $90,000, 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). Ability to partially telecommute is also 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: The successful applicant will serve as 1 of 4 Deputy Attorneys General assigned as in-house counsel to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Duties include representing PUC staff in utility rate cases and other litigated administrative proceedings, preparing pleadings, discovery, and settlement documents, and otherwise coordinating the presentation of PUC staff’s case. Deputies also prepare post-hearing decision memoranda, opinions, orders, and notices for the PUC. Other duties may include reviewing and drafting contracts, rules, policies; advising on employment matters, public records law, and open meeting law issues; and advising on other legal issues arising at the PUC.

Minimum Qualifications: Active Idaho State Bar license. Strong writing and editing skills. Ability to work independently and to work well with others (including with engineers, accountants, utility analysts, economists, and opposing counsel). Knowledge of utility regulation can be acquired on-the-job.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with government practice, administrative law, appellate court practices, economics, finance, accounting, and antitrust are beneficial.

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

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.

Date Posted: Jan 2, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

Salary: Starting at $90,000, 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).

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: Successful applicant will handle litigation-related legal work on behalf of the Tax Commission. The attorney will also provide legal advice on matters that arise during the day-to-day business of the Tax Commission, including assistance with the promulgation of rules, advising on open meeting law and proposed legislation, and addressing issues of statutory interpretation. The DAG will also perform other legal duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Active Idaho State Bar license.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience.

Applications: E-mail resumes to kara.lansberry@tax.idaho.gov.

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.