The Idaho Office of the Attorney General is looking for a highly motivated attorney to serve as the Deputy Solicitor General for the Office of the Solicitor General. The Office of the Solicitor General oversees all appellate litigation in the Office of the Attorney General in both state and federal court.
Location: Boise, Idaho
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $130,000 to Depends on Experience (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.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Solicitor General can expect to draft appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and Attorney General Opinions; coordinate with other states’ attorney general offices on multistate efforts; manage day-to-day litigation matters; and research, analyze, and consult on other issues of importance to the Attorney General and other constitutional officers. The Deputy Solicitor General can also expect to present oral arguments in front of the Ninth Circuit and the Idaho Supreme Court.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have at least four years of legal experience and will have completed a clerkship.
Application Process
Applications: Please e-mail a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample to isaac.considine@ag.idaho.gov.
You may also mail your materials to:
Idaho Office of the Attorney General
Attn: Isaac Considine
PO Box 83720-0010
Boise, ID 83720
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.
