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Public Defender
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State of Idaho . The Idaho State Public Defender is a newly created agency that provides trial representation to indigent criminal defendants under Idaho law.
Locations of interest: Boise, Pocatello, Hailey, Sandpoint, Idaho Falls, Caldwell, Burley, Gooding, Rigby, Coeur d' Alene, American Falls, Jerome, Shoshone, Mountain Home, St. Maries, Twin Falls.
Trial Attorney I – Position & Responsibilities
Defend clients in low-level misdemeanors, mental commitment hearings and fugitive warrant cases in magistrate court.
Represent clients in magic
assy court and conduct bench or jury trials.
Prepare and present legal arguments in appeals to district court.
Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents, ensuring compliance with procedures and deadlines.
Negotiate with prosecutors to secure favorable plea agreements or dismissals.
Conduct client interviews and decisions regarding bail, release, and mental competency.
Work within the Case Management System (CMS) to document case work and timekeeping.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Trial Attorney I – Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice law in Idaho within six months; must pass the bar on the first attempt.
Trial Attorney I – Preferred Qualifications
None specified.
Trial Attorney II – Position & Responsibilities
Defend clients in all misdemeanor criminal and juvenile delinquency cases, mental commitment hearings, and specialty court proceedings.
Represent clients in appeals to district court.
Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Negotiate plea agreements or dismissals with prosecutors.
Appear in court to argue motions, represent clients at hearings, and conduct bench or jury trials.
Collaborate with investigators, social workers, and expert witnesses.
Exercise independent judgment in managing caseloads.
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced attorneys.
Stay current on relevant laws and continue legal education.
Conduct legal research and write memoranda.
Use CMS for case and timekeeping documentation.
Other duties as assigned.
Trial Attorney II – Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in Idaho in good standing.
Trial Attorney II – Preferred Qualifications
1‑2 years of experience as a practicing attorney or a 1‑2 year judicial clerkship.
Trial Attorney III – Position & Responsibilities
Defend clients in low-level felony criminal and delinquency cases, including burglary and drug possession, and in child protective act cases.
Represent clients in felony specialty court proceedings.
Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Negotiate plea agreements or dismissals.
Appear in court to argue motions and conduct bench or jury trials.
Collaborate with investigators, social workers, and expert witnesses.
Exercise independent judgment in managing cases.
Provide mentorship to attorneys.
Prepare or oversee legal writing for motions and briefs.
Perform research and analysis of case data.
Use CMS for documentation and timekeeping.
Other duties as assigned.
Trial Attorney III – Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in Idaho in good standing.
1‑2 years of experience practicing as an attorney or clerking.
Trial Attorney III – Preferred Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience practicing criminal law.
Trial Attorney IV – Position & Responsibilities
Represent clients in serious felony criminal and delinquency cases including sexual assault, rape, lewd and lascivious conduct, and homicide.
Represent juveniles tried in adult court.
Handle cases independently with minimal supervision.
May train, supervise, or oversee other attorneys.
Draft and file legal documents, negotiate with prosecutors, and appear in court.
Collaborate with investigative and expert teams.
Stay current on laws and provide mentorship.
Use CMS for case and timekeeping.
Other duties as assigned.
Trial Attorney IV – Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in Idaho in good standing.
3‑5 years of experience as an attorney.
Trial Attorney IV – Preferred Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in the practice of criminal law.
Trial Attorney V – Position & Responsibilities
Represent clients in the most serious felony and capital cases, including capital mitigation.
Lead and direct teams of investigators, experts, and mitigation specialists.
Prepare and present appeals and capital mitigation arguments.
Negotiate plea agreements or dismissals.
Appear in court for motions, hearings, and trials.
Mentor and supervise attorneys.
Stay current on laws and lead legal research.
Use CMS for documentation and timekeeping.
Other duties as assigned.
Trial Attorney V – Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in Idaho in good standing.
5‑10 years of experience as an attorney.
Trial Attorney V – Preferred Qualifications
At least 10 years of experience practicing criminal law.
Benefits
Best state retirement system (PERSI) with 7.18% employee contribution and 11.96% employer contribution.
Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
Paid parental leave.
Eleven paid holidays per year.
Retirement savings plans including optional 401(k) and Deferred Compensation plan.
Group life / disability / supplemental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Wellness Programs.
How to Apply Qualified applicants should submit the following: cover letter, resume, two references, and a writing sample. Submit materials through the State of Idaho Careers website at https://statecareers.idaho.gov/, not directly to the agency.
Contact For assistance, contact Mariette Barcinas at Mariette.Barcinas@spd.idaho.gov.
EEO/ADA/VETERAN The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other protected status. The State of Idaho provides access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, contact (208) 334‑2263 (TTY/TTD: 711) or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
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Public Defender
role at the
State of Idaho . The Idaho State Public Defender is a newly created agency that provides trial representation to indigent criminal defendants under Idaho law.
Locations of interest: Boise, Pocatello, Hailey, Sandpoint, Idaho Falls, Caldwell, Burley, Gooding, Rigby, Coeur d' Alene, American Falls, Jerome, Shoshone, Mountain Home, St. Maries, Twin Falls.
Trial Attorney I – Position & Responsibilities
Defend clients in low-level misdemeanors, mental commitment hearings and fugitive warrant cases in magistrate court.
Represent clients in magic
assy court and conduct bench or jury trials.
Prepare and present legal arguments in appeals to district court.
Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents, ensuring compliance with procedures and deadlines.
Negotiate with prosecutors to secure favorable plea agreements or dismissals.
Conduct client interviews and decisions regarding bail, release, and mental competency.
Work within the Case Management System (CMS) to document case work and timekeeping.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Trial Attorney I – Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice law in Idaho within six months; must pass the bar on the first attempt.
Trial Attorney I – Preferred Qualifications
None specified.
Trial Attorney II – Position & Responsibilities
Defend clients in all misdemeanor criminal and juvenile delinquency cases, mental commitment hearings, and specialty court proceedings.
Represent clients in appeals to district court.
Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Negotiate plea agreements or dismissals with prosecutors.
Appear in court to argue motions, represent clients at hearings, and conduct bench or jury trials.
Collaborate with investigators, social workers, and expert witnesses.
Exercise independent judgment in managing caseloads.
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced attorneys.
Stay current on relevant laws and continue legal education.
Conduct legal research and write memoranda.
Use CMS for case and timekeeping documentation.
Other duties as assigned.
Trial Attorney II – Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in Idaho in good standing.
Trial Attorney II – Preferred Qualifications
1‑2 years of experience as a practicing attorney or a 1‑2 year judicial clerkship.
Trial Attorney III – Position & Responsibilities
Defend clients in low-level felony criminal and delinquency cases, including burglary and drug possession, and in child protective act cases.
Represent clients in felony specialty court proceedings.
Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Negotiate plea agreements or dismissals.
Appear in court to argue motions and conduct bench or jury trials.
Collaborate with investigators, social workers, and expert witnesses.
Exercise independent judgment in managing cases.
Provide mentorship to attorneys.
Prepare or oversee legal writing for motions and briefs.
Perform research and analysis of case data.
Use CMS for documentation and timekeeping.
Other duties as assigned.
Trial Attorney III – Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in Idaho in good standing.
1‑2 years of experience practicing as an attorney or clerking.
Trial Attorney III – Preferred Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience practicing criminal law.
Trial Attorney IV – Position & Responsibilities
Represent clients in serious felony criminal and delinquency cases including sexual assault, rape, lewd and lascivious conduct, and homicide.
Represent juveniles tried in adult court.
Handle cases independently with minimal supervision.
May train, supervise, or oversee other attorneys.
Draft and file legal documents, negotiate with prosecutors, and appear in court.
Collaborate with investigative and expert teams.
Stay current on laws and provide mentorship.
Use CMS for case and timekeeping.
Other duties as assigned.
Trial Attorney IV – Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in Idaho in good standing.
3‑5 years of experience as an attorney.
Trial Attorney IV – Preferred Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in the practice of criminal law.
Trial Attorney V – Position & Responsibilities
Represent clients in the most serious felony and capital cases, including capital mitigation.
Lead and direct teams of investigators, experts, and mitigation specialists.
Prepare and present appeals and capital mitigation arguments.
Negotiate plea agreements or dismissals.
Appear in court for motions, hearings, and trials.
Mentor and supervise attorneys.
Stay current on laws and lead legal research.
Use CMS for documentation and timekeeping.
Other duties as assigned.
Trial Attorney V – Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in Idaho in good standing.
5‑10 years of experience as an attorney.
Trial Attorney V – Preferred Qualifications
At least 10 years of experience practicing criminal law.
Benefits
Best state retirement system (PERSI) with 7.18% employee contribution and 11.96% employer contribution.
Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
Paid parental leave.
Eleven paid holidays per year.
Retirement savings plans including optional 401(k) and Deferred Compensation plan.
Group life / disability / supplemental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Wellness Programs.
How to Apply Qualified applicants should submit the following: cover letter, resume, two references, and a writing sample. Submit materials through the State of Idaho Careers website at https://statecareers.idaho.gov/, not directly to the agency.
Contact For assistance, contact Mariette Barcinas at Mariette.Barcinas@spd.idaho.gov.
EEO/ADA/VETERAN The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other protected status. The State of Idaho provides access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, contact (208) 334‑2263 (TTY/TTD: 711) or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
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