Employment, Volunteer, and Internship Opportunities

Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. (ILAS) is the largest public interest law firm in the State of Idaho. The firm has offices in Coeur d’Alene, Lewiston, Nampa, Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls. ILAS also maintains four statewide attorney-staffed advice lines, addressing senior, housing, domestic violence, and Covid-19 related legal issues. ILAS seeks equal justice for the underprivileged and low-income community through legal representation, community outreach, and education. 

Whether you are staff, a student, or a volunteer, Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. offers interesting and challenging work where you can help those in need, develop new skills, and gain insight into your community.

Information regarding available employment, internship, externship, and volunteer opportunities is listed below. If you are interested in Pro Bono Opportunities, please click here: Pro Bono.

 Employment Opportunities

Staff Attorney-Boise Office

Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) has a full time (37.5 hours per week) staff attorney position available in our Boise office.

The attorney will provide legal representation to vulnerable Idahoans with critical needs. Cases may include housing (evictions, foreclosures, housing discrimination); representing survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in family law matters; public entitlements; elder law; and Indian Law (including some criminal work). Services will range from legal advice through litigation.  

Must be a member of the Idaho State Bar or able to readily transfer based on their UBE score. Extra consideration given to applicants with a history of public service or fluency in languages relevant to our client community. The entry-level annual salary for this position for a person with one year or less of experience is $47,250. ILAS offers an excellent benefits package. 

Email your cover letter, resume and list of three references to bevallen@idaholegalaid.org. Application deadline is May 14, 2021. ILAS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  See full announcement for further details.

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Intake Specialist/Legal Secretary-Boise Office

Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) has a full time (37.5 hours per week) Intake Specialist/Legal Secretary position available in our Boise office. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to help people every day. Our clients come to us in crisis following upheaval in their lives. We help them navigate the legal system to provide a level of security and get their lives back on track. The preferred candidate is compassionate, organized and technically savvy. The position is heavily involved in screening requests-assessing immediate needs and coorindating assistance--spending up to three hours daily staffing our hotline. The position also processes critical court documents that require accuracy, confidentiality, and technical expertise in navigating online platforms. Expertise in Microsoft Applications and Google Docs are essential.

Email your cover letter, resume and list of three references to margaretmajor@idaholegalaid.org. Application deadline is May 21, 2021. ILAS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. See full announcement for further details.

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Internship, Externship, and Volunteer Opportunities

Information regarding available employment, internship, externship, and volunteer opportunities with Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. are listed below.

If you are interested in Pro Bono Opportunities through the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, please click here for more information: Pro Bono. 

Volunteers

Volunteers are vital for us to serve our client community. Legal volunteers, such as active and retired attorneys, law and paralegal students, and financial and accounting sector volunteers and marketing, media, or communication sector volunteers, contribute invaluable services to our offices each year. 

If you are interested in volunteering at an ILAS office, please call our statewide number at: (208) 746-7541 to be connected to your local office's volunteer coordinator.

Internships and Externships
Opportunities: 1L, 2L, or 3L Internships or Externships; select offices may offer undergraduate internships

Compensation: Unpaid; Credit Available

Position Description: The intern/extern will work with staff attorneys on legal research projects and will assist with cases. The intern may work in a variety of legal areas, including housing, family and domestic violence, consumer, public benefits, guardianships, wills and trusts, elder, and/or Indian law. 

The intern will have the opportunity to take on substantial responsibilities, which may include: calling and meeting with clients; interviewing witnesses; assisting in trial preparation; researching and writing briefs and memorandums; drafting complaints and other pleadings; and/or conducting educational workshops. The intern may also be responsible for administrative tasks like filing and copying.

Time Commitment: The time commitment for internship or externship will generally be governed by the law student's school's requirements to obtain credit.  For interns who will not receive credit, the weekly time commitment is negotiable.  However, for a summer internship, at least fifteen hours per week for eight weeks is required. 

Qualifications: 1L applicants must have completed the first year of law school. 2L or 3L applicants may be in any semester of study. The applicant must have an interest in working with the low-income community and addressing poverty law issues. The applicant should: be self-motivated; possess a strong sense of justice; exhibit professionalism; be willing to work under deadlines; and, have excellent interpersonal skills and quality legal writing skills or a strong interest in improving his or her writing ability.

For more information regarding internship or externship opportunities, please call our statewide phone number at: (208) 746-7541 to be connected to the intern/extern coordinator at your local office.