Legal Staff Paralegal in Boise, ID

Government

Boise, ID

Legal Staff Paralegal in Boise, ID

Legal Staff

1-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The role of a Legal Assistant at the State Public Defender's Office involves supporting attorneys in providing comprehensive legal representation to clients involved in criminal, juvenile, or child protection cases. Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting with the review, preparation, and processing of legal documents and discovery materials.
- Generating motions, memoranda, and pleadings using the case management system (CMS).
- Providing document management support for meetings, hearings, and trials.
- Entering and reviewing data in the CMS in accordance with established guidelines.
- Assisting with the preparation of trial exhibits.
- Communicating with clients and court personnel.
- Filing documents electronically.
- Tracking personal time and tasks within the CMS.
- Supporting attorneys with administrative tasks and projects as needed.
- Maintaining confidentiality of client information and adhering to ethical standards.
- Organizing electronic case files in the CMS.
- Managing communications, including answering phones, sending emails, and greeting clients in the office.
- Proficient use of CMS, legal, and administrative software and platforms.
- Calendaring events, deadlines, and scheduling appointments.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates are expected to have between one to five years of experience in the legal field related to the aforementioned job responsibilities, or equivalent experience performing standard administrative tasks such as preparing correspondence or reports, filing, data entry, and proficient use of electronic management information systems and word processing software. Alternatively, an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is also acceptable. Additional qualifications include:

- Exceptional administrative skills, including organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.
- Clear and professional communication abilities.

Salary Information:
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) with an annual salary ranging from $52,000 to $73,000, depending on experience.

Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers one of the best state retirement systems in the nation (PERSI), which provides a lifetime benefit. This position is eligible for PERSI Retirement, requiring a mandatory employee contribution of %, with the employer contributing at a higher rate of %. Additional benefits include:

- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
- Generous vacation and sick leave accruals.
- Paid parental leave.
- Eleven paid holidays annually.
- Multiple retirement savings plans, including optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plan.
- Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Wellness Programs.

Location:
Applicants are encouraged to specify their preferred office location(s) in their cover letter from the following options: Boise, Pocatello, Hailey, Sandpoint, Idaho Falls, Caldwell, Burley, Gooding, Rigby, Coeur d'Alene, American Falls, and/or Twin Falls.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and two references by June 23, 2025. Application materials should be submitted through the State of Idaho's Careers website. For application assistance, contact SPD HR.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is dedicated 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 under applicable laws. The State is also committed to ensuring access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Veterans may receive preferential consideration under applicable laws.