Closing Date: 30th November, 2026

Description:

Deputy Attorney General, Appellate Unit

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

Salary: Starting at $90,000 - Depends on Experience (DOE).

Primary Duties: This position is assigned to the Appellate Unit in the Criminal Law Division of the Idaho Attorney General's Office. Practice in the Appellate Unit offers intellectually challenging work in a stimulating environment. Primary duties include conducting legal research, preparing briefs, and presenting oral arguments to the Idaho Supreme Court and the Idaho Court of Appeals in criminal and related cases. Appellate attorneys frequently consult on other cases handled by the Criminal Law Division because of their legal expertise and may also be asked to review legislation, serve on committees dealing with criminal law, or complete other related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must hold an active Idaho Bar license or be eligible for admission to the Idaho State Bar.
Must have excellent research, writing, and word-processing skills.
Must demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for public service.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience as a prosecutor or a judicial law clerk.
Applications:
Applications should be emailed to Keri Ascherfeld at Keri.Ascherfeld@ag.idaho.gov.

Applications must include:

Resume and cover letter.
Writing sample that reflects only the applicant's own work or discloses it has been lightly edited by another.
At least two references who can speak to the applicant's legal writing abilities.
Law school transcripts if the applicant has less than 5 years of experience.

Please contact Keri Ascherfeld with any questions: 208-334-4545 or Keri.Ascherfeld@ag.idaho.gov.

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 your resume to keri.ascherfeld@ag.idaho.gov 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 denise.stringer@ag.idaho.gov.