• Deputy Attorney General - Health and Human…

    Idaho Division of Human Resources (Boise, ID)


    Deputy Attorney General - Health and Human Services Division - Office of the Attorney General

     

    Posting Begin Date: 2025/08/08

     

    Category: Attorney

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Minimum Salary: 43.27

     

    Maximum Salary: 0.00

     

    Pay Rate Type: Hourly

    Description

    State of Idaho Opportunity

     

    Deputy Attorney General, Health and Human Services Division, Office of the Attorney General

     

    Date Posted : August 8, 2025

     

    Closing Date: Open until filled.

     

    Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

     

    Salary: Starting at $43.27/hour, depends on experience

    Primary Duties:

    This Deputy Attorney General position provides representation and counsel to the State of Idaho and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW). This position works primarily with the Division of Management Services relating to issues that arise within the Contracts and Procurement team (CAPS), the Finance Department, Facilities, and Internal Audit. Areas of practice will include providing advice and counsel related to division programs based on federal and state laws that apply to government contracting and contract oversight. The position works closely with other DAGs and other divisions of IDHW to provide contract drafting and analysis, administrative actions, appeals, review of policies, and advising on public records law.

    Essential Functions:

    + Reviews existing and proposed contracts or procurement ideas to identify legal requirements, potential areas of risk, and suggest strategies for avoiding risk to the State of Idaho.

    + Interacts with IDHW and OAG personnel as needed to answer questions, provides legal support in various meetings, both in-person and virtual.

    + Engages with third parties and their counsel, both in-person and virtual.

    + Provides training to staff of IDHW and OAG, both in-person and virtual.

    + Drafts clear and accurate analysis of complex facts based upon thorough legal research.

    + Utilizes personal computer technology, sometimes for prolonged periods of time, to perform research and draft memoranda to address client needs.

    + Receives and responds timely to requests through emails and phone calls.

    + Performs oral presentations that may include training or appearances in administrative cases/court.

    + Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Admission to the Idaho State Bar and a member in good standing.

    + Minimum two years of relevant legal and technical work experience or coursework.

    + Strong legal research and writing skills

    + Able to independently perform a variety of transactional work.

    + Exceptional written and oral communication skills, writing, editing, telephone, and customer service skills are required.

    + Self-motivated and independent worker willing and able to develop professional relationships with applicable IDHW and OAG staff.

    + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

    + Strong computer skills and effective use of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Outlook.

    + Ability to meet tight deadlines.

    B enefits: State employee benefits 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 nations' best state retirement systems (PERSI). The Office is a qualifying employee for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

    Applications:

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

     

    Idaho Office of the Attorney General

     

    Attn: Amanda Rickard

     

    450 W. State Street 10th Floor

     

    Boise, ID 83720

     

    Fax: (208) 334-5548

     

    If you have questions, please call (208) 334-5674

     

    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].