Salary : $121,000.00 - $131,000.00 Annually
Location : Boise, ID
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00193
Department: Administrative Office of the Courts
Division: Legal Division

General Position Summary
Position Title: Deputy Legal Counsel

Effective Date: July 2026

Salary Grade/Range: Grade 18 / $121,000 - $131,000

FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional

EEO Job Category: Professional
General Position Summary:

The Deputy Legal Counsel provides legal advice and counsel to the management and staff of the Judicial Branch. As a member of the Administrative Office of the Court's (AOC) Legal Division, the Deputy Legal Counsel works with a dedicated team to advance the Court's mission. As the third branch of government, the Judicial Branch provides access to justice by ensuring fair processes and the timely, impartial resolution of cases. This position reports to the Legal Counsel.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
(The examples provided do not cover all of the duties which the incumbent of this position may be required to perform.)

• Drafts, reviews, and supports the implementation of court rules, forms, and processes;
• As a member of the team handling requests for court data, analyzes and provides advice and direction regarding responses to such requests under Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32;
• Conducts or coordinates legal research at the request of the Administrative Conference, judges, the Administrative Director of the Courts, and other AOC staff;
• Staffs court committees and workgroups as reporter and/or counsel;
• Assists with policy development and analysis for the state court system;
• Provides legal advice, research, and analysis on legal issues involving court administration;
• Makes presentations at judicial and non-judicial education programs;
• Leads and/or serves on policy or special project task forces and committees;
• Reviews proposed legislation to assess potential impacts on the courts and assists in the implementation of legislation;
• Collaborates and coordinates with the Legal Counsel to provide consistent advice and recommendations to the Court and the AOC;
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
The Idaho Supreme Court reserve the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the major responsibilities of the position.
Education and Experience:

• Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school;
• Minimum of five years of legal experience after law school; preference may be given to applicants with litigation experience, demonstrated knowledge of court rules, and public records experience;

• Active member of the Idaho State Bar; applicants who are not currently a member of the Idaho State Bar, or are inactive, must become an active member.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal principles and their application;
• Knowledge of judicial systems, including court processes, jurisdiction, administration, rules and procedures;
• Knowledge of the Idaho judicial system preferred;
• Knowledge of state and local governmental/legislative/political systems and processes;
• Knowledge of state statutes and ability to interpret and apply them to administrative procedures and/or problems;
• Knowledge of and familiarity with computer-assisted legal research;
• Ability to express ideas and communicate suggestions and recommendations clearly and concisely verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish effective cooperative working relationships with judges, members of the legal community, the legislature, court staff, state agencies, and others;
• Ability to analyze complex issues and data and develop feasible solutions;
• Ability to work independently with very little direction and prioritize and manage time well;
• Ability to organize work in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects and achieve desired work results;
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, policies, and regulations as pertaining to court operations.

Pay & Benefits

Working for the courts includes benefits such as retirement, insurance, and a program. We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees.

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and high-deductible plan options
• Retirement security through PERSI one of the nation's top-rated public retirement systems, with additional deferred compensation options
• State provided basic life insurance with optional supplemental life insurance for employees and eligible family members
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage provided by the state to help protect your income
• Robust leave benefits including 11 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits to help cover healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee wellness programs and support resources to promote overall well-being including an Employee Assistance Program