Job Announcements
Administrative Assistant, Consumer Protection Division, Central Office
Date Posted: Jan. 17, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: To be determined upon hire.
Salary: $26.00/per hour.
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: Manage incoming calls and direct consumer inquiries to the appropriate party. Greet visitors in a welcoming and professional manner. Provide basic administrative support including but not limited to handling incoming mail, organizing and maintaining office supplies and equipment and assist with additional duties as assigned or needed.
Minimum Qualifications: The successful applicant must have ability to clearly explain information, actively listen to consumer concerns, communicate solutions in a professional manner, maintain a calm demeanor in challenging situations by understanding consumer frustrations and responding with compassion. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion are essential. Experience working with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
Applications: E-mail resumes and a cover letter to teresa.taylor@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.
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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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Date Posted: Dec 19, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: When filled.
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). 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 be responsible for representing the Idaho Transportation Department in construction litigation, eminent domain proceedings and other complex commercial litigation. The practice involves an extensive motion and trial practice in district court. The attorney will also provide day-to-day legal advice to department employees on a variety of legal issues, evaluate draft legislation, contracts and proposed administrative rules, and handle administrative appeals filed by contractors and other parties.
The general areas of practice are transportation, property, construction and contract law which often involve constitutional and statutory interpretation.
Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the Idaho State Bar. Experience in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. Ability to handle a large civil litigation caseload.
Preferred Qualifications: Five or more years of experience in civil litigation is preferred.
Applications: E-mail resumes tim.thomas@itd.idaho.gov.
You may also mail your resume to:
Idaho Transportation Department
Attn: Lead DAG Tim Thomas
Civil Litigation and Constitutional Defense Division
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
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.
Deputy Attorney General, State General Counsel Division, Central Office
Date Posted: Oct 18, 2024
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). 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 provide general counsel services to state agencies and elected officials on a variety of legal issues including statutory interpretation, contracts and procurement, employment issues, and public records requests. The role may also involve occasionally representing agencies in administrative hearings. The State General Counsel Division represents over 60 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: Experience with Idaho administrative law, employment law, education law, elections law, and/or contract drafting is preferred.
Applications: E-mail resumes 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.
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