Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Boise, ID

Government

Boise, ID

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Boise, ID

Attorney

No

Job Title: Deputy Attorney General, OAG, Criminal Law Division - Appellate

Job Responsibilities:
The Deputy Attorney General will be allocated to the Appellate Unit within the Criminal Law Division of the Idaho Attorney General’s Office. The role involves engaging in intellectually demanding work within a stimulating environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive legal research
- Preparing and drafting briefs
- Presenting oral arguments to both the Idaho Supreme Court and the Idaho Court of Appeals in matters related to criminal cases
- Providing consultation on other cases managed by the Criminal Law Division due to their legal expertise
- Reviewing legislation as required
- Serving on committees that focus on criminal law issues
- Performing additional related tasks as assigned

Education and Experience Information:
- Must possess a license to practice law in Idaho
- Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, and word processing skills is required
- While not obligatory, previous experience as a prosecutor is preferred

Salary Information:
The salary for this position depends on experience, with a starting point of $90,000, extending to DOE (Depends On Experience). The role offers state employee benefits that encompass low-cost health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, multiple retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts, and paid parental leave. Additionally, employees are eligible for one of the nation’s best state retirement systems (PERSI) and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The ability to partially telecommute is also available for this position.

This position is an at-will employment opportunity and is exempt from state classified service, as well as the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. The State of Idaho is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.