The Idaho State Public Defender (SPD) is looking for attorneys to provide zealous holistic representation for indigent clients in criminal, delinquency, and child protection cases across the state. The SPD has employment opportunities for new and experienced trial attorneys in the Boise, Pocatello, Sandpoint, Idaho Falls, Burley, Gooding, Coeur d’Alene, Burley, Mountain Home, Jerome, and Twin Falls areas. This is an opportunity to bring the highest quality legal representation to indigent Idahoans and gain unprecedented experience in criminal law, while earning a competitive salary under the new SPD pay matrix ($90,000-to-$132,000 annually, DOE) and receiving excellent benefits, including PERSI, through the State of Idaho. If you’re interested in any of the areas listed above, send an email to [email protected] and we can send you specific job info.
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited college or university school of law. Licensed to practice law, with Idaho State Bar Association membership in good standing or the ability to obtain Idaho State Bar licensure within 6 months. Individuals hired before ISP licensure must pass the bar on their first attempt and/or obtain ISB licensure within 6 months. Failure to pass the bar will result in termination
Applicants should apply online on the State of Idaho job search page at https://statecareers.idaho.gov/jobs/16142892-public-defender. They can also send an email to [email protected] if they want more information about specific jobs in the state.
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