Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Idaho Employment Lawyers, Boise, ID, United States
Idaho Employment Lawyers is looking for a skilled legal assistant/paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to assist in all phases of the litigation process. Additionally, this role will provide comprehensive support to IEL attorneys by combining counseling and administrative assistance. This role ensures legal precision, organizational efficiency, and exceptional client service, reinforcing IEL's values: leadership, accountability, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. Please send a letter of interest and resume to contact@idemploymentlawyers.com.
Responsibilities
Draft and prepare pleadings for filing
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, briefs and appendices
Handle onboarding of new clients, including screening calls, conducting conflicts, and working through engagement letter and billing details
Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
Communicate with clients and expert witnesses related to timelines, pleadings, and discovery
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
Organize and Bates-stamp documents for production in response to discovery requests
Review, proof, and edit written work with a high attention to detail
Redact information from documents
Assist in deposition and trial preparation by preparing binders, indexing discovery, and preparing exhibits
Prepare witness preparation binders
Maintain case calendar and schedule of upcoming deadlines
Skills
Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal, or paralegal-specific training preferred
Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, etc.
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong writing and communication skills
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients
Adaptable and willing to learn, with the ability to take on new tasks and adjust to changing priorities
Extensive computer skills, including experience with file management software, ECF/iCourt, Pacer, Adobe, and Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive)
Job Type: Full-time/ Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)
Pay and Benefits
Competitive Hourly Rate DOE
401(k)
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Schedule and Location
Typically 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
Some overtime and/or weekend hours will likely be required based on deadlines
Required to be on-site in Boise Office
Education and Experience
Paralegal Certification (Preferred)
2+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal (Preferred)
Travel
Local travel may occasionally be required for this position.
EEOC Policy/Anti-Harassment &Anti-Discrimination Policy
Idaho Employment Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. IEL prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. IEL conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Job Description May be Updated and/or Modified
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not in any way create a binding contract or employment contract with the prospective employee, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status of any employee, unless otherwise provided for in a written employment contract.
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Responsibilities
Draft and prepare pleadings for filing
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, briefs and appendices
Handle onboarding of new clients, including screening calls, conducting conflicts, and working through engagement letter and billing details
Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
Communicate with clients and expert witnesses related to timelines, pleadings, and discovery
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
Organize and Bates-stamp documents for production in response to discovery requests
Review, proof, and edit written work with a high attention to detail
Redact information from documents
Assist in deposition and trial preparation by preparing binders, indexing discovery, and preparing exhibits
Prepare witness preparation binders
Maintain case calendar and schedule of upcoming deadlines
Skills
Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal, or paralegal-specific training preferred
Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, etc.
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong writing and communication skills
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients
Adaptable and willing to learn, with the ability to take on new tasks and adjust to changing priorities
Extensive computer skills, including experience with file management software, ECF/iCourt, Pacer, Adobe, and Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive)
Job Type: Full-time/ Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)
Pay and Benefits
Competitive Hourly Rate DOE
401(k)
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Schedule and Location
Typically 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
Some overtime and/or weekend hours will likely be required based on deadlines
Required to be on-site in Boise Office
Education and Experience
Paralegal Certification (Preferred)
2+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal (Preferred)
Travel
Local travel may occasionally be required for this position.
EEOC Policy/Anti-Harassment &Anti-Discrimination Policy
Idaho Employment Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. IEL prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. IEL conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Job Description May be Updated and/or Modified
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not in any way create a binding contract or employment contract with the prospective employee, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status of any employee, unless otherwise provided for in a written employment contract.
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