Job Description
State of Idaho Career Opportunity Closing Date: Open until filled. Start Date: To be determined upon hire. Salary: $130,000 - Depends on Experience (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). Ability to partially telecommute is also available for this position. Location: Boise, Idaho. As Idaho’s capital, Boise is a growing city and serves as headquarters for several major national and international corporations. Boise offers a rich variety of both cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties: The Office of the Solicitor General oversees all appellate litigation in the Office of the Attorney General in both state and federal court. The Deputy Solicitor General can expect to draft appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and Attorney General Opinions; coordinate with other states’ attorney general offices on multistate efforts; manage day-to-day litigation matters; and research, analyze, and consult on other issues of importance to the Attorney General and other constitutional officers. The Deputy Solicitor General can also expect to present oral arguments in front of the Ninth Circuit and the Idaho Supreme Court. Minimum Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have at least four years of legal experience and will have completed a clerkship. Preferred Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have at least four years of legal experience and will have completed a clerkship. Applications: Please e-mail a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample to isaac.considine@ag.idaho.gov. NOTE: You do not have to complete the standard application "apply now" pro