What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at State of Idaho?
Description
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has two (2) openings for Attorneys. These are classified, full-time, benefited positions located at our Director’s Office in Boise, Idaho.
Salary Range is $50.00/hour DOE and includes a competitive benefits package.
These two positions are classified Attorneys within the Department of Lands (IDL) reporting to the Lead Counsel. IDL seeks talented people committed to delivering our land management, regulatory, and assistance missions and preparing IDL for future natural resource challenges.
The incumbents assist the Lead Counsel, Director, Deputy Director, Division Administrators and Department staff with legal analysis, advice, recommendations, and litigation.
IDL Is The Administrative Arm Of The Land Board And, Under Land Board Direction, Delivers Results To Achieve a Two-part Mission
Minimum Qualifications
Experience such as conducting legal research and drawing legal conclusions; presenting oral arguments before a court or hearing officer; negotiating legal settlements; eliciting information from a wide variety of individuals including hostile witnesses.
Current member in good standing of the Idaho State Bar.
Considerable knowledge of trial procedure and rules of evidence.
Good knowledge of principles and practices of common law.
Special Requirements
Administrative and Advisory
During the 2025 Legislative Session, the Department intends to request legislation to require the Department employees in the classification of Attorney to be non-classified. The change to the appointment type would be effective June 2025. “Non-classified employee” means any person appointed to or holding a position in any department of the state of Idaho, which position is exempted from the merit provisions of section 67-5309(e), (f), (g), (j), (m), (o), (p), (w), and (x), Idaho Code. Idaho statute 59-1603(1) requires to the extent possible, each non-classified position in the executive department will be paid a salary or wage comparable to classified positions with similar duties, responsibilities, training, experience, and other qualifications in consultation with the Division of Human Resources. This position will remain that of Attorney, a full-time position within the Department of Lands at the same hourly rate, work location and benefit eligibility.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Idaho Department of Lands!
Benefits
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) code for this position is Professional (P) Based on the FLSA code for this position. Vacation accrual is based on the FLSA code and accrual rates can be found at: https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Section2Vacation-1.pdf (Exception: Employees engaged in Fire Suppression activities for which overtime hours are earned will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the hourly rate for each one hour of overtime worked. Payment will be made on the regular pay date corresponding to the pay period in which the overtime work occurred.)
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 emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
About IDL
Become part of an organization where you will work with dedicated people who are committed and skilled in managing and protecting Idaho's natural resources.
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) believes in its employees and values stewardship, service, accountability and cohesiveness. Our goals emphasize our people and processes, financial stewardship, and customer focus. We strive for a culture in which leadership equips, entrusts and expects employees to make decisions in fulfillment of our mission. View our Strategic Planhere.
Under the direction of theIdaho State Board of Land Commissioners, IDL manages more than 2.5 million acres of state endowment trust land under a constitutional mandate to produce maximum long-term financial returns for public schools and several other State of Idaho institutions. Leases and other contracts are used to authorize revenue generating activities such as timber harvest, grazing, farming, mining, commercial use, residential use, and conservation in a prudent and sustainable manner.
Managingendowment trust landsis only part of our story. We also protect public resources such as water quality, fish, wildlife habitat, and recreation onnavigable waterways, and ensure the protection of water quality and other resources by overseeing forestry and mining practices across all ownerships in the state. We also work to reclaim abandoned mines in Idaho. One of our most important resource protection responsibilities is fire prevention and suppression. We also provide assistance to landowners to manage their forest lands, work with communities to plant trees in urban settings, help keep working forests working through the Forest Legacy Program, and work with many partners to promote healthy forests on a landscape level. IDL also is the administrative arm of the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has two (2) openings for Attorneys. These are classified, full-time, benefited positions located at our Director’s Office in Boise, Idaho.
Salary Range is $50.00/hour DOE and includes a competitive benefits package.
These two positions are classified Attorneys within the Department of Lands (IDL) reporting to the Lead Counsel. IDL seeks talented people committed to delivering our land management, regulatory, and assistance missions and preparing IDL for future natural resource challenges.
The incumbents assist the Lead Counsel, Director, Deputy Director, Division Administrators and Department staff with legal analysis, advice, recommendations, and litigation.
IDL Is The Administrative Arm Of The Land Board And, Under Land Board Direction, Delivers Results To Achieve a Two-part Mission
- To professionally and prudently manage Idaho’s endowment assets to maximize long-term financial returns to public schools and other trust beneficiaries and to provide professional assistance to the citizens of Idaho to use, protect and sustain their natural resources.
- Attorneys at IDL can expect to work on administrative and advisory tasks plus litigation across a wide range of natural resource and land management topics including endowment land management and protection plus various regulatory and assistance activities. You will work with IDL staff with natural resource expertise, a commitment to results, and passion for their work.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience such as conducting legal research and drawing legal conclusions; presenting oral arguments before a court or hearing officer; negotiating legal settlements; eliciting information from a wide variety of individuals including hostile witnesses.
Current member in good standing of the Idaho State Bar.
Considerable knowledge of trial procedure and rules of evidence.
Good knowledge of principles and practices of common law.
Special Requirements
- Travel up to 20%.
- Occasional long shifts and weekend work.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Administrative and Advisory
- Provides authoritative legal advice to Department management and staff related to technical and administrative issues.
- Reviews and recommends changes to rule, policy or procedure for conformity with law.
- Recommends rule and statutory changes to Department management.
- Drafts proposed legislation and Department rules.
- May conduct extensive research.
- May draft contracts and leases and review such documents for legality and adequacy.
- Negotiates with state and federal agencies, private individuals and organizations in non-litigation situations.
- May respond to inquiries from media and review statements to be released to the press.
- May provide training to Department staff or others in legal and procedural issues relating to the Department’s work.
- Analyzes and determines Department’s legal strategy in cases to ensure effective and successful negotiation and litigation.
- Drafts pleadings.
- Prepares briefs and legal arguments.
- May conduct discovery including taking depositions.
- Conducts sensitive negotiations with other attorneys and their clients.
- Interviews, selects and prepares witnesses including experts for administrative hearing or trial.
- Argues motions and participates in pre-trial or pre-hearing conferences.
- Conducts direct and cross-examination and oral argument in proceedings before appropriate jurisdictional body, which may include jury trials.
- Reviews record and prepares briefs and oral argument in appeals to Supreme Court or other appellate body.
- May prepare memoranda analyzing factual and legal issues and draft decisions in proceedings before the Department.
During the 2025 Legislative Session, the Department intends to request legislation to require the Department employees in the classification of Attorney to be non-classified. The change to the appointment type would be effective June 2025. “Non-classified employee” means any person appointed to or holding a position in any department of the state of Idaho, which position is exempted from the merit provisions of section 67-5309(e), (f), (g), (j), (m), (o), (p), (w), and (x), Idaho Code. Idaho statute 59-1603(1) requires to the extent possible, each non-classified position in the executive department will be paid a salary or wage comparable to classified positions with similar duties, responsibilities, training, experience, and other qualifications in consultation with the Division of Human Resources. This position will remain that of Attorney, a full-time position within the Department of Lands at the same hourly rate, work location and benefit eligibility.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Idaho Department of Lands!
Benefits
- We have one of theNation's best state retirement systems(PERSI)that offers alifetime benefit.
- Excellent medical, dental and visioninsurance- (full-time) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental.
- Generous vacation and sick leaveaccrual beginning as soon as you start.
- 11 paid holidaysa year.
- Paid parental leave.
- Multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457.
- Basic life insurance for employee and family(employee covered at one time annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
- Wellness programs
- Ongoing training opportunities
- An opportunity forstudent loan forgiveness
- And more!
- Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) code for this position is Professional (P) Based on the FLSA code for this position. Vacation accrual is based on the FLSA code and accrual rates can be found at: https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Section2Vacation-1.pdf (Exception: Employees engaged in Fire Suppression activities for which overtime hours are earned will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the hourly rate for each one hour of overtime worked. Payment will be made on the regular pay date corresponding to the pay period in which the overtime work occurred.)
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 emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
About IDL
Become part of an organization where you will work with dedicated people who are committed and skilled in managing and protecting Idaho's natural resources.
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) believes in its employees and values stewardship, service, accountability and cohesiveness. Our goals emphasize our people and processes, financial stewardship, and customer focus. We strive for a culture in which leadership equips, entrusts and expects employees to make decisions in fulfillment of our mission. View our Strategic Planhere.
Under the direction of theIdaho State Board of Land Commissioners, IDL manages more than 2.5 million acres of state endowment trust land under a constitutional mandate to produce maximum long-term financial returns for public schools and several other State of Idaho institutions. Leases and other contracts are used to authorize revenue generating activities such as timber harvest, grazing, farming, mining, commercial use, residential use, and conservation in a prudent and sustainable manner.
Managingendowment trust landsis only part of our story. We also protect public resources such as water quality, fish, wildlife habitat, and recreation onnavigable waterways, and ensure the protection of water quality and other resources by overseeing forestry and mining practices across all ownerships in the state. We also work to reclaim abandoned mines in Idaho. One of our most important resource protection responsibilities is fire prevention and suppression. We also provide assistance to landowners to manage their forest lands, work with communities to plant trees in urban settings, help keep working forests working through the Forest Legacy Program, and work with many partners to promote healthy forests on a landscape level. IDL also is the administrative arm of the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
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