Closing Date: Open until filled.
Start Date: To be determined upon hire.
Salary: Salary Depends on Experience; $150,000 to $175,000 annual salary
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.
Primary Duties: The Chief of Special Litigation 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.
Responsibilities
Supervise attorneys and lead the the team in strategizing, researching, writing, filing suites, taking depositions, arguing in court, trying cases, and carrying out all aspects of litigation in high-profile cases to defend Idaho’s laws and sovereignty.
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.
Application Process
Applications: E-mail resume and cover letter to Chief of Staff Phil Skinner at 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.
