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Deputy Attorney General, OAG, State General Counsel Division

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/14

Posting End Date: 2025/07/18

Category: Legal

Sub Category: Attorney

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 43.27

Maximum Salary: 0.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

Salary: Depends on experience (DOE); $90,000 to 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).

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

Applications: E-mail letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to [email protected] . NOTE: You do not have to complete the standard application "apply now" process for this position. If you choose to do so, please also submit the application materials to[email protected]to be considered for this position.

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 [email protected] .

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.