State of Idaho Opportunity
Deputy Attorney General Special Prosecutions Unit ICAC
Closing Date Open until filled.
Start Date To be determined upon hire.
Salary Starting at 90000 - Depends on Experience DOE.
Primary Duties This position is assigned to the Attorney General Special Prosecutions Unit SPU to serve as a prosecutor for the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children ICAC Task Force. This position will primarily prosecute ICAC cases but may also handle other felonies including public corruption cases and referral cases from county prosecuting attorneys. Prosecutors in this unit may also be assigned to assist county prosecuting attorneys in major cases.
Primary duties include handling all aspects of criminal prosecution from search warrant review and screening through trail and sentencing working closely with investigators throughout the state and appearing in courtrooms throughout Idaho.
The Office of the Attorney General prioritizes the mental health and wellbeing of all ICAC personnel. Each ICAC prosecutor is required to meet with a mental health professional annually.
Minimum Qualifications Must hold an active Idaho Bar license and have jury trial experience. Must have the ability to frequently travel throughout Idaho. A valid drivers license is required. Must be comfortable managing cases with media attention and demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for public service.
Preferred Qualifications At least two years of prosecution experience in district court including experience prosecuting ICAC cases. Familiarity with Fourth Amendment jurisprudence on the search and seizure of electronic devices and data stored in the cloud.
Applications E-mail a resume and cover letter to Keri.Ascherfeldag.idaho.gov.
Please contact Keri Ascherfeld with any questions 208-334-4545 or Keri.Ascherfeldag.idaho.gov.
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 keri.ascherfeldag.idaho.gov to be considered for this position.
The Idaho Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. This position is exempt from state classified service and 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 access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process you are encouraged to contact Human Resources at 208 334-4128 or email denise.stringerag.idaho.gov.
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 nations 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