Salary: $84,801.60 - $100,696.96 Annually
Location : Boise City Hall, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 23 -07727
Department: Legal
Division: Criminal Prosecution
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

Essential Functions

Performs all duties of Attorney I - Criminal, in addition to providing team support and training of lower-level criminal attorneys; performs both routine and more complex tasks, and assists others as required.

Handles criminal cases in court. Represents the City of Boise at all levels of the criminal process, including arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motion hearings, probation violation and contempt hearings, bench and jury trials and post-sentencing hearings and appeals.

Handles a significant number of misdemeanor criminal and civil infraction cases. Handles more complex cases, appellate matters, high profile cases, and conflict juvenile or felony cases, as assigned.

Prepares files for court. Reviews criminal case files, police reports and other evidence. Conducts a criminal background check for each defendant, and reviews defendant's driver's license and bond status when necessary. Conducts case analysis depending on the charge alleged and evaluates strengths and weaknesses of each case. Develops an offer of settlement and negotiates a resolution when possible. Communicates with pro se defendants, defense attorneys, victims, victim witness coordinators, witnesses, police officers, judges and clerks in a timely manner.

Prepares unresolved cases for trial. Uses and updates the office's internal case management system. Prepares cases for all stages of prosecutions, including drafting motions and preparing for hearings and trials. Assigns tasks to support staff and successive attorneys as a part of case preparation.

Researches and writes memoranda and briefs on various criminal issues. Responds to various defense motions, such as motions to suppress or motions to dismiss, and files preemptive motions on behalf of the city. Responds to inquiries from the general public as well as stakeholders in the criminal justice system. Mentors level I attorneys as assigned.

Manages cases assigned throughout all stages, from charges filed to trial. Trains new attorneys and interns on technology, office procedures, case preparation and providing support and resources in preparing for cases.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Knowledge of:

• principles of criminal law, court rules and trial procedure, rules of evidence, rules of professional conduct and legal ethics;
• rules of civil procedures within Idaho and the Boise Police Department;
• computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• work effectively in a fast-paced environment and advocate for clients both in and out of the courtroom;
• conduct legal research, analyze and provide legal analysis of contract language;
• apply legal concepts from a broad federal law to the minutiae of the Idaho Code;
• communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing especially when administering more complex criminal issues, such as writing briefs and other complex legal documents;
• communicate complex legal issues to police officers and other city employees;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance;
• perform all essential and functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 4 years of experience in civil or criminal litigation or governmental law practice managing a significant workload
• Experience with research and writing, and mentoring or supervising the work of others.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision and distance vision. Employees will sit, stand, and walk.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
This position works: outside of, or extends beyond, a typical 8am to 5pm M-F work week, as required.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

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01

Do you possess a valid state-issued driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid state-issued driver's license.
• No, I do not currently have a valid state-issued driver's license.

02

Are you a licensed and active member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing, or eligible for reciprocal admission to practice law and membership in the Idaho State Bar?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires passing a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check. Have you ever been convicted of a felony as an adult aged 18 and older, within your lifetime?

• Yes, I have been convicted of a felony within my lifetime.
• No, I have never been convicted of a felony.

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