Lead Deputy Attorney General, OAG, Criminal Law Division - ISP

Posting Begin Date: 2024/11/04

Posting End Date: 2025/01/03

Category: Legal

Sub Category: Attorney

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Meridian, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 52.89

Maximum Salary: 0.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

Salary: Depends on Experience (DOE), starting at $110,000 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: Meridian, Idaho.

Primary Duties: The successful applicant will be assigned to lead the in-house legal team located at the Idaho State Police headquarters. Duties of this position include supervision of attorneys and support staff, providing legal representation of the ISP Director’s Office, the state forensics laboratory, the Bureau of Criminal Identification, Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council, as well as advising the patrol and investigations divisions in six district offices across the state.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice law in Idaho. Frequent travel throughout the state is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in employment law, contracts, or criminal prosecution is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will have experience advising one or more government entities and supervising other attorneys.

Applications: E-mail resumes to [email protected] . 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[email protected]to be considered for this position.

You may also mail your resume to:

Idaho Office of the Attorney General

Attn: Keri Ascherfeld

700 West State Street

Boise, ID 83702

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.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.