Legal Staff Paralegal in Twin Falls, ID

Government

Twin Falls, ID

Legal Staff Paralegal in Twin Falls, ID

Legal Staff

1-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

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

- Assisting with document review, preparation, and processing of discovery materials.
- Generating legal documents such as 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 guidelines.
- Assisting with trial exhibit preparation.
- Communicating with clients and court personnel.
- Filing documents electronically.
- Tracking personal time and tasks in the CMS.
- Supporting attorneys with administrative tasks and projects as necessary.
- 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, deadlines, and scheduling appointments.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Legal Assistant position should possess the following qualifications:

- One to five (1-5) years of experience in the legal field related to the job responsibilities mentioned above, OR one to five (1-5) years of experience performing standard administrative tasks such as preparing correspondence or reports, filing, entering data, receiving payments, and/or maintaining logs. This experience should include regular, proficient use of electronic management information systems and word processing and other standard business software applications.
- An Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field can substitute for the experience requirement.
- Exceptional administrative skills, including organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.
- Clear and professional communication skills.

Salary Information:
The Legal Assistant position offers a full-time salary ranging from $52,000 to $73,000 annually, depending on experience (.). Additionally, the position is paid on an hourly basis, with a minimum salary of and a maximum salary of per hour.

Benefits:
The State of Idaho provides a comprehensive benefits package for the Legal Assistant position, including:

- Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems (PERSI), which offers a lifetime benefit. The position is PERSI Retirement eligible, requiring a mandatory employee contribution of %, with the employer contributing at a higher rate of %.
- 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 from the first day of employment.
- Paid parental leave.
- Eleven paid holidays per year.
- Multiple retirement savings plans, including optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans.
- Group Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Wellness Programs.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. Discrimination is also prohibited 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. The State of Idaho is committed to ensuring access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, with auxiliary aids and services available upon request. Veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations may be given preference.

Applications for the Legal Assistant position will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.