Job Description

Description

Legal Counsel
Legislative Services Office
Open for Recruitment: June 21 - July 7, 2023
Starting Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 -
Location(s): Idaho State Capitol, Boise

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

Position Description: This position is located within the Central Administration Division of the nonpartisan Legislative Services Office and reports to the Director. Primary Clients are the nonpartisan Legislative Services Office and the Legislature as an organization. Works closely with majority and minority leadership of the Senate and House, individual legislators in their capacity as legislators, and legislative staff offices. This position will not offer legal services to individual citizens.

Example of Duties

As Counsel to the Legislative Services Office:

• Provide guidance to nonpartisan staff on legal issues
• Develop or conduct in-house professional development programs
• Respond to public records requests

As Counsel to the Idaho Legislature:

• Provide legal guidance, constitutional interpretation, and statutory interpretation to members of the Legislature and any legislative committees
• Attend and staff legislative committee meetings and conduct any necessary research upon request of any committee
• Represent the interests of the Legislature in meetings, communications, or negotiations with agencies, government bodies, or other organizations
• Work collaboratively with the Attorney General\'s Office or outside counsel regarding litigation, formal legal opinions, and any other necessary matters
• Advise and provide trainings for legislators on Idaho\'s Ethics in Government Act and other areas of law

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission in the Idaho State Bar
• Experience in conducting legal research and performing constitutional analysis
• Experience in administrative proceedings and state and federal courts
• Experience speaking before groups and delivering organized presentations
• General knowledge of Idaho law as well as federal, state, and local government structures and political processes

Desired Skills

• The ability to communicate well with a wide range of elected officials and state legislators regardless of political affiliation
• The ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, under pressure of deadlines and with multiple assignments
• Knowledge of computer-based legal research methods such as WESTLAW

Supplemental Information

About Legislative Services:

• Flexible Schedules
• Career-long learning opportunities
• Service-First Culture
• Opportunity to play an integral role in the governmental process

To Apply: Mail or email cover letter and resume by Friday, July 7, 2023 to:

Legislative Services Office

Central Administration
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0054

Email:
For additional information see Legislative Services website at:

At the discretion of the appointing authority, compensatory time off may be provided in lieu of overtime cash compensation. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Idaho Legislative Services Office.

EEO/ADA/Veteran\'s Preference

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 .

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

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