Description:
Closing Date: Open until filled.Start Date: To be determined upon hire.
Salary: Salary depends on experience (DOE); Starting at $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).
Location: Boise, Idaho. As Idaho's capital, Boise serves as headquarters for several major national and international corporations. Boise offers a rich variety of both cultural and recreational opportunities.
Primary Duties: The successful applicant will be assigned to advise the Idaho Department of Correction, Board of Correction, Commission for Pardons and Parole, and Idaho Correctional Industries and to represent these agencies in both state and federal court. Duties include handling prison civil rights litigation, tort claims, public records, contracts, and a broad range of other matters. This position will focus on the litigation needs of the Department, which includes appearing in contested administrative hearings, state court, and in federal district court.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice law in Idaho. Two years of legal experience, including litigation experience, is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with contracts, employment law, civil rights law, and/or government liability law is preferred.
Applications: E-mail resumes to keri.ascherfeld@ag.idaho.gov. If you have questions, please call Keri Ascherfeld at 208-334-4545. 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) 334-4523 or email denise.stringer@ag.idaho.gov.