Deputy Attorney General, OAG, State General Counsel Division - PUC

Deputy Attorney General, OAG, State General Counsel Division - PUC

Position Summary:

The Office of the Attorney General invites applications for the Deputy Attorney General, OAG, State General Counsel Division - PUC role at the State of Idaho.

Boise, Idaho. As Idaho’s capital, Boise offers a rich variety of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Closing Date:
Open until filled.

Salary:
Starting at $90,000, depends on experience (DOE).

State employee benefits 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 qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Partial telecommuting is also available.

• Represent PUC staff in utility rate cases and other litigated administrative proceedings.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and settlement documents.
• Coordinate the presentation of PUC staff’s case.
• Prepare post‑hearing decision memoranda, opinions, orders, and notices for the PUC.
• Review and draft contracts, rules, policies; advise on employment matters, public records law, and open‑meeting law issues.
• Advise on other legal issues arising at the PUC.

• Active Idaho State Bar license.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with engineers, accountants, utility analysts, economists, and opposing counsel.
• Knowledge of utility regulation may be acquired on‑the‑job.

Familiarity with government practice, administrative law, appellate court practices, economics, finance, accounting, and antitrust are beneficial.

Send a letter of interest, resume, and recent writing sample to leslie.gottschho.gov. The standard “apply now” process is not required; if you choose to use it, also submit your resume to leslie.gottschho.gov.

The State of Idaho is an equal opportunity employer. This position is exempt from state classified service, and follows the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This is an at‑will position. The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact Human Resources at  or email ana.laraho.gov.

For additional ADA assistance, email ada.coordinator ho.gov.