Legal Assistant 2 - Jerome

Legal Assistant 2 - Jerome County - 26894

USA:e | Legal | Full Time

28.85 - 28.85 USD per hour

The Idaho State Public Defender (SPD) provides holistic legal representation meeting the highest ethical and professional standards to protect the rights of people who cannot afford to retain counsel. The SPD is responsible for all indigent defense cases throughout the State of Idaho, including both juveniles and adults.

A fair and just legal defense system that values the humanity and dignity of all.

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION:
This position is a non-classified position and is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

The Legal Assistant 2 provides high-level administrative and legal support to one or more attorneys handling misdemeanor and felony cases, including complex, sensitive, and capital cases. This role performs complex, sensitive, or specialized tasks, exercising discretion and initiative, with a high degree of autonomy and limited need for supervision. The Legal Assistant 2 may mentor junior staff and assist attorneys with critical case preparation, document management, and courtroom support, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

This is a non-classified position that reports to the Lead Attorney or their designee.

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of legal practices, procedures, and case management, applying expertise to support attorneys and staff and ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks;
• Assist with document review, preparation, and processing discovery for all types of cases, including complex cases;
• Generate motions, memoranda, and pleadings in the case management system (CMS) with accuracy and independence;
• Provide document management support for meetings, hearings, and trials, including complex cases;
• Enter and review data in the case management system (CMS) according to CMS guidelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness;
• Assist with trial exhibit preparation for all cases;
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and other stakeholders;
• File documents electronically in accordance with court and agency standards;
• Track own time and tasks in CMS, managing priorities with a high degree of autonomy and limited need for supervision;
• Assist attorneys with administrative tasks and projects as needed;
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to ethical standards at all times;
• Organize electronic case files in CMS to support efficient case management and attorney workflows;
• Answer phones, send emails, and greet clients in the office, providing a high level of professionalism;
• Calendar events and deadlines and schedule appointments, ensuring attorneys’ schedules are managed efficiently;
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with CMS, legal, and administrative software and platforms;
• Accurately record client information in case management system and maintain organized intake documentation;
• Serve as a resource for other staff and may provide guidance to more junior staff;
• May perform receptionist and/or intake duties; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• One to Five (1-5) years of experience in the legal field related to the job responsibilities reflected 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 and includes the regular, proficient use of electronic management information systems and word processing and other standard business software applications or an Associate Degree or…