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 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
Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) is seeking applicants for a full time Legal Assistant in its Idaho Falls office. This role includes providing services directly to clients and prospective clients. The legal assistant will be expected to conduct in-person, telephonic, and online intakes of vulnerable Idahoans with critical needs and perform some legal work for ILAS attorneys such as drafting letters, pleadings, scheduling hearings and meetings for attorneys, among other tasks. The legal assistant will be expected to handle intakes for cases across several practice areas, including elder law, housing law, and family law (representing survivors of domestic or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking). This role includes providing services directly to clients and prospective clients. Previous office experience is preferred.
The Legal Assistant’s duties will include, but are not limited to: assisting attorneys with managing cases and organization; calling and speaking with clients; interviewing prospective clients for intakes; assisting attorneys with trial preparation; drafting letters, pleadings, or other documents as assigned by staff attorneys; and possibly assisting with grant reporting if assigned any tasks by the Office Manager or Managing Attorney.
Qualifications: The ideal applicant will be proficient in Microsoft Office (primarily Word and Excel), Adobe Pro, and Google applications; have experience drafting and filing pleadings; have a high attention to detail; and exhibit strong interpersonal skills. The applicant must have excellent communication skills and be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Applicants with previous legal assistant, law firm, or office experience are preferred. The applicant must have an interest in poverty law and a passion for serving vulnerable and at-risk populations. Extra consideration given to applicants with a history of public service or fluency in languages relevant to our client community.
Benefits: This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. The legal assistant would be eligible to participate in a limited telecommuting program after three (3) months of working at ILAS. ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. ILAS provides robust 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. The salary range for this position is $35,876 - $48,000 DOE.
How to Apply: Email your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references to Tracey Johnson, Office Manager, at: traceyjohnson@idaholegalaid.org. You can also email or call Ms. Johnson at: (208) 357-4751 to request application or interview accommodations. This position will be open until filled.
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Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) is seeking applicants for a full time Staff Attorney in its Coeur d'Alene office with at least two (2) years of experience in providing direct client representation. The attorney will be expected to provide legal representation to vulnerable Idahoans with critical needs. Cases may include representation across several practice areas but will focus on Indian law, elder law, housing law and family law (representing survivors of domestic or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking).
The Staff Attorney’s duties will include providing legal services, including but not limited to: managing cases and casework; calling and meeting with clients; interviewing witnesses; trial preparation; researching and writing briefs and memorandums; drafting complaints and other pleadings; and litigating matters. The attorney will be expected to use professional judgment to manage a caseload. The attorney will also conduct occasional outreach activities or educational workshops to the communities we serve. This attorney will draft written legal education materials and conduct outreach and education to individuals and organizations that serve our client community, including LGBTQIA, unhoused, refugee, immigrant, and Latino groups.
Qualifications: The applicant must hold a Juris Doctor degree and have at least two (2) years of experience in providing direct client representation. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the Idaho State Bar Association or be eligible for admission to the Idaho State Bar by examination, UBE score transfer, or motion in the next six months. The applicant must have an interest in poverty law and a passion for serving vulnerable and at-risk populations. Extra consideration given to applicants with a history of public service or fluency in languages relevant to our client community.
Benefits: This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. The attorney would be eligible to participate in a limited telecommuting program after three months of working at ILAS. ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. ILAS provides robust 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. 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 $72,500 - $100,000 DOE.
How to Apply: Email your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references to Bev Allen, Executive Assistant, at: bevallen@idaholegalaid.org. You can also email or call Ms. Allen at: (208) 807-2606 to request application or interview accommodations. This position will be open until filled.
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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.
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