Legal Staff Paralegal in Boise, ID

Government

Boise, ID

Legal Staff Paralegal in Boise, ID

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant, OAG

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant will provide essential support to multiple attorneys and paralegals within the Civil Litigation and Constitutional Defense Division at the organization. This division is responsible for handling cases that span across various facets of State government. The primary duties of the Legal Assistant entail the following:

- Creating, formatting, and proofreading memoranda, letters, and pleadings for both federal and state courts.
- Scheduling meetings and maintaining effective communication with the public, clients, and the courts.
- Creating and maintaining electronic case files to ensure the accuracy and accessibility of legal documents.
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail and phone calls efficiently.
- Assisting visitors and performing other related duties as assigned.
- Occasionally working beyond standard office hours as required to meet the demands of the position.

Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Qualifications:
- An enthusiasm for public service is essential.
- The candidate must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is required.
- Excellent grammar and proofreading skills are a must.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is required.
- A willingness and ability to learn new programs and processes, as well as cross-train in other support staff positions, is necessary.
- The ability to handle a fast-paced work environment is critical.
- A minimum of three years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training, is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with PACER and the iCourt filing system is preferred.
- Familiarity with legal case management systems is also preferred.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Legal Assistant position depends on the candidate's experience, with a starting rate of per hour. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package for state employees, which encompasses low-cost health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, multiple retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems (PERSI). The organization qualifies as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Additional Information:
The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on various protected statuses, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and more. The organization is also dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

This position is exempt from state classified service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission, making it an at-will position.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For more details on benefits, prospective candidates can visit the provided state employee benefits webpage.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.