Closing Date: 25th December, 2026
Description:
Primary Duties: This Deputy Attorney General position provides legal 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 within the Contracts and Procurement team (CAPS), the Finance Department, Facilities, and Internal Audit. Areas of practice include advising 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 in procurement, contract drafting and analysis, review of policies, advising on public-records law, and other legal issues as assigned.Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the Idaho State Bar and a member in good standing, and at least two 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 transactional work independently.
Applications: E-mail a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: amanda.rickard@dhw.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 amanda.rickard@dhw.idaho.gov to be considered for this position.
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) 334-4128 or email ana.lara@ag.idaho.gov.