• Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney…

    Idaho Division of Human Resources (Boise, ID)


    Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, Energy and Natural Resources Division

     

    Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/12

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Minimum Salary: 43.27

     

    Maximum Salary: 0.00

     

    Pay Rate Type: Hourly

    Description

    State of Idaho Opportunity

     

    Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, Energy and Natural Resources Division

     

    Date Posted: May 12, 2025

     

    Closing Date: Open until filled.

     

    Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

     

    Salary: Salary Depends on Experience (DOE), starting at $90,000

     

    Primary Duties: The Central Office of the Energy and Natural Resources Division is looking for an attorney to provide representation and counsel to the State of Idaho and its natural resource agencies, including, but not limited to, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, and the State Board of Land Commissioners. Practice areas can include public lands, endangered species, NEPA, adjudication of state, federal and tribal water rights, and advising natural resource agencies on contracting, rulemaking, and other administrative matters. Appearances before administrative bodies, state and federal district courts and courts of appeals, including the Idaho Supreme Court, will be required.

     

    Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the Idaho State Bar and at least three years of relevant legal and technical work experience is preferred. Strong academic qualifications are required.

     

    Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills and be able to perform a variety of litigation and transactional work independently.

    Applications:

    NOTE: You do not need to complete the standard application "apply now" process for this position. If you choose to do so, please also submit your resume and cover letter to[email protected]to be considered for this position.

     

    E-mail a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: [email protected]

    You may also mail your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to:

    Idaho Office of the Attorney General

     

    Attn: Rebecca Wills

     

    700 West State Street

     

    Boise, ID 83720-0010

     

    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[email protected].

     

    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.