Legal Staff Paralegal in Coeur D Alene, ID

Government

Coeur D Alene, ID

Legal Staff Paralegal in Coeur D Alene, ID

Legal Staff

1-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The primary role of a Legal Assistant in the State Public Defender’s Office is to support attorneys as they provide comprehensive representation to clients in criminal, juvenile, or child protection cases. The position is non-classified and reports to the Management Assistant or Lead Attorney. Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting with document review, preparation, and processing discovery.
- 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 according to guidelines.
- Assisting with trial exhibit preparation.
- Communicating with clients and court personnel.
- Filing documents electronically.
- Tracking personal time and tasks in the CMS.
- Assisting 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.
- Answering phones, sending emails, and greeting clients in the office.
- Demonstrating high proficiency with CMS, legal, and administrative software and platforms.
- Calendaring events and deadlines and scheduling appointments.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess one to five years of experience in the legal field related to the specified job responsibilities or one to five years of experience performing standard administrative tasks such as preparing correspondence or reports, filing, entering data, receiving payments, and maintaining logs. This experience must include the proficient use of electronic management information systems and word processing and other standard business software applications. Alternatively, an Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is acceptable. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate exceptional administrative skills, including organization, time management, and attention to detail, along with excellent grammar and proofreading skills and clear, professional communication skills.

Salary Information:
The position offers an hourly pay rate ranging from to , translating to an annual salary of $52,000 to $73,000, depending on experience (.).

Benefits:
The State of Idaho provides one of the nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI), offering a lifetime benefit. This position is PERSI Retirement eligible, requiring a mandatory employee contribution of %, with the employer contributing at a rate of %. Other benefits include:

- Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee coverage for PPO at for medical and vision and for dental (full-time).
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual starting immediately.
- Paid parental leave.
- Eleven paid holidays per year.
- Multiple retirement savings plans, including optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans.
- Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Wellness Programs.

Applicants must indicate their office preference in the cover letter, with options including Boise, Pocatello, Hailey, Sandpoint, Idaho Falls, Caldwell, Burley, Gooding, Rigby, Coeur d'Alene, American Falls, and/or Twin Falls.

How to Apply:
Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and two references by June 23, 2025, through the Careers with the State of Idaho website. Direct submissions to the agency are not accepted.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. Discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws is also prohibited. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions. Applications will be accepted until 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.