Employment, Volunteer, and Internship Opportunities

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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 three statewide attorney-staffed advice lines, addressing senior, housing, and domestic violence 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-Coeur d'Alene 

Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney in its Coeur d'Alene office. The attorney selected for this position must have an interest in poverty law and a passion for serving vulnerable and at-risk populations. The attorney will provide legal representation to vulnerable Idahoans with critical needs. Cases may include representation across several practice areas: housing (evictions, foreclosures, housing discrimination); public entitlements (Medicaid); elder law (guardianships and conservatorships); and family law (representing survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking). Duties include managing cases from beginning to end, communicating with clients, drafting legal documents, making court appearances and collaborating with co-workers and partners. This attorney will also draft written legaleducation materials and conduct  outreach and education to individuals and organizations that serve our client community, including LGBTQI, unhoused, refugee, immigrant and Latino groups. 

Our staff love working at ILAS because of our mission and the opportunity to help people in our communities. In recent staff surveys, ILAS’s culture was described as supportive, collegial, flexible, and collaborative. We value a sustainable work/life balance. This is a full time position of 37.5 hours per week. Staff are eligible to participate in a limited telecommuting program after three months at ILAS. 

ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. The person hired for the position must believe in ILAS’s mission of providing equal access to justice and 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 salary range for this position is $70,000-$100,000, DOE. There may also be an opportunity for an applicant to be hired as a managing attorney, depending on applicant's experience. Excellent benefits including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. Successful applicant may qualify for a Legal Services Corporation loan repayment program and federal loan forgiveness programs. ILAS offers generous leave benefits and a retirement plan. Relocation assistance is available. 

ILAS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value a diverse workforce to serve our client community. Email your cover letter, resume, and list of three references to bevallen@idaholegalaid.org. You may also email Ms. Allen to request application or interview accommodations. Job offers are contingent upon a criminal background check. ILAS is a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Please read the full announcement for further details. View full Announcement

Staff Attorney-Twin Falls 

Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney in its Twin Falls office. The attorney selected for this position must have an interest in poverty law and a passion for serving vulnerable and at-risk populations. The attorney will provide legal representation to vulnerable Idahoans with critical needs. Cases may include representation across several practice areas: family law (representing survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; housing (evictions, housing discrimination); consumer; public entitlements (SNAP, Medicaid benefits); and elder law. Attorney will use their professional judgment to manage your caseload from beginning to end, communicate with clients, draft legal documents, make court appearances and collaborate with co-workers and partners. This attorney will also conduct occasional outreach and education to individuals and organizations that serve our client community, including LGBTQ, unhoused, refugee, immigrant and Latino groups. 

Our staff love working at ILAS because of our mission and the opportunity to help people in our communities. In recent staff surveys, ILAS’s culture was described as supportive, collegial, flexible, and collaborative. We value a sustainable work/life balance. This is a full time position of 37.5 hours per week. Staff are eligible to participate in a limited telecommuting program after three months at ILAS. 

ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. The person hired for the position must believe in ILAS’s mission of providing equal access to justice and 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 is $70,000, increasing based on experience. Excellent benefits including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. Staff may qualify for a Legal Services Corporation loan repayment program and federal loan forgiveness programs. ILAS offers generous leave benefits and a retirement plan. Relocation assistance is available. 

ILAS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value a diverse workforce to serve our client community. Email your cover letter, resume, and list of three references to bevallen@idaholegalaid.org. For accommodation requests, email Bev Allen at bevallen@idaholegalaid.org. Job offers are contingent upon a criminal background check. ILAS is a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Please read the full announcement for further details. View full Announcement

Staff Attorney-Pocatello 

Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney in its Pocatello office. The attorney selected for this position must have an interest in poverty law and a passion for serving vulnerable and at-risk populations. The attorney will provide legal representation to vulnerable Idahoans with critical needs. Cases may include representation across several practice areas but will focus on serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Duties will include using your professional judgment to manage your caseload from beginning to end, communicating with clients, drafting legal documents, making court appearances and collaborating with co-workers and partners. This attorney will also conduct occasional outreach and education to individuals and organizations that serve our client community, including LGBTQ, unhoused, Native American, immigrant and Latino groups. 

Our staff love working at ILAS because of our mission and the opportunity to help people in our communities. In recent staff surveys, ILAS’s culture was described as supportive, collegial, flexible, and collaborative. We value a sustainable work/life balance. This is a full time position of 37.5 hours per week. Staff are eligible to participate in a limited telecommuting program after three months at ILAS. 

ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. The person hired for the position must believe in ILAS’s mission of providing equal access to justice and 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 is $70,000, increasing based on experience. Excellent benefits including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. Staff may qualify for a Legal Services Corporation loan repayment program and federal loan forgiveness programs. ILAS offers generous leave benefits and a retirement plan. Relocation assistance is available. 

ILAS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value a diverse workforce to serve our client community. Email your cover letter, resume, and list of three references to bevallen@idaholegalaid.org. For accommodation requests, email Bev Allen at bevallen@idaholegalaid.org. Job offers are contingent upon a criminal background check. ILAS is a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Please read the full announcement for further details. View full Announcement

Private Attorney Contract-Coeur d'Alene

Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. (ILAS), Idaho's largest no-cost, public interest law firm, has an exciting contract opportunity for an attorney in the First Judicial District. As required by ILAS's Legal Services Corporation funding, ILAS is looking to contract with a private attorney to accept, at the attorney’s discretion, eviction defense and domestic and sexual violence related family law cases for low-income Idahoans referred from the local office. ILAS will provide access to training materials, pleadings, and our staff attorneys to support the contract attorney. The contract rate is $100 per hour.

The contract will begin on January 1, 2025 and end on December 31, 2025. The total hours worked under the contract will be negotiated but cannot exceed 100 hours. The attorney selected for the contract must believe in ILAS's mission of providing equal access to justice and must be a member of the Idaho State Bar. ILAS can provide malpractice insurance if attorney applicants do not have their own coverage.

Email your resume to Jenna Furman at: jennafurman@idaholegalaid.org. ILAS is an equal opportunity employer. To request application or interview accommodations, email: jennafurman@idaholegalaid.org

 

 

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.

 

 

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