Statewide Advocacy Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Statewide Advocacy Attorney - Boise Office
Organization: Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS)
Location: Boise, Idaho
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-time, hours per week
Benefits: Paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan
Application Deadline: Open until filled

H1: Join Our Team as a Statewide Advocacy Attorney in Boise, Idaho
H2: Make a Difference in the Lives of Low-Income Idahoans

ILAS is seeking a Statewide Advocacy Attorney to join their team in Boise, Idaho. This is a critical position in fulfilling ILAS's mission of providing high-quality advocacy, education, and representation to low-income and vulnerable Idahoans.

Responsibilities:
- Develop case plans, tactics, and strategies for complex civil cases and appeals in federal and state courts
- Identify impact cases through community outreach and collaboration with ILAS staff attorneys and community partners
- Conduct all phases of complex litigation in federal and state courts
- Draft pleadings and briefs, handle motion practice, and engage in oral advocacy
- Work with low-income individuals and communities
- Promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work
- Potentially qualify for the LSC loan repayment program and federal loan forgiveness programs
- Potentially participate in a telecommuting program after three months
- Relocation assistance may be available

Qualifications:
- Must be a member of the Idaho State Bar or able to obtain admission
- Commitment to protecting the rights of low-income clients
- Significant experience in complex litigation in federal and state courts
- Strong skills in drafting pleadings and briefs, motion practice, and oral advocacy
- Experience working with low-income individuals and communities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- At least five years of relevant legal experience preferred
- Experience with public interest organizations preferred

Compensation:
- Commensurate with experience
- Generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, life, disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan

To Apply:
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- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
- ILAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. Accommodation requests can be sent to .

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Paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, potential for LSC loan repayment and federal loan forgiveness programs, eligibility for telecommuting after 3 months, potential for relocation assistance

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Litigation, Case Planning, Oral Advocacy, Drafting, Motion Practice, Legal Research, Community Engagement, Relationship Building, Telecommuting

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Qualification and Experience Member of Idaho State Bar or able to obtain admission, Commitment to protecting the rights of low-income clients, 5+ years of relevant legal experience preferred

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