Deputy State Appellate Public Defender (Capital Litigation/Appellate Unit)

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Idaho, or in the process of seeking admission to the Idaho State Bar. A commitment to indigent defense is essential. Candidates must also be committed to following the ABA Guidelines for the Appointment and Performance of Defense Counsel in Death Penalty Cases and the Supplementary Guidelines for the Mitigation Function of Defense Teams in Death Penalty Cases, as the minimum standards for high quality representation. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the qualifications for appellate/post-conviction or co-counsel in death penalty cases as set forth in Idaho Criminal Rule 44.3 and IDAPA 61.01.02.070.02. Trial experience is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Excellent research, writing, and communication skills are essential, as is a commitment to client-centered representation. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to exercise sound professional judgment. The ability to interact with diverse individuals, including but not limited to clients, their families, prosecutors, other attorneys, investigators, judges, court clerks, experts, fact witnesses, and members of the general public, is essential. Candidates must be able to maintain client confidentiality. Candidates must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, or collaboratively with other team members, as the situation demands. Candidates must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet deadlines. Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience with ProLaw and Westlaw is preferred. How to Apply Qualified applicants who would like to apply for this position must submit the following: 1) cover letter 2) resume, 3) two letters of recommendation, and 4) two writing samples. Applicants whose law school graduation is within three years of the application must also submit copies of their law school transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted). Application materials must be submitted no later than March 20, 2024, 4:59 p.m. Application materials should be submitted through the Careers with the State of Idaho website, https://statecareers.idaho.gov/, and not directly to the agency. For inquires on this position, please contact Rachel Murray, Office Administrator, at (208) 334-2712 or rachel.murray@sapd.idaho.gov.