Deputy Solicitor General

State of Idaho

$130K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of four years of legal experience required
  • Completion of a judicial clerkship preferred
  • Proven experience in appellate litigation is advantageous
  • Strong research and analytical skills necessary
  • Effective oral and written communication skills required

Responsibilities

  • Draft appellate briefs and dispositive motions
  • Coordinate multistate litigation efforts with other attorney general offices
  • Manage daily litigation activities
  • Research and analyze legal issues of significance to the Attorney General
  • Present oral arguments in state and federal courts

Benefits

  • Affordable health and dental insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Participation in multiple retirement savings plans
  • Flexible spending accounts available
  • Paid parental leave offered
  • Qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Partial telecommuting options available
Full Job Description
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 [redacted]. 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 [redacted] to be considered for this position. You may also mail your materials to: Idaho Office of the Attorney General Attn: Isaac Considine Boise, ID 83720

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