Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Program Description
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. (ILAS) is a statewide nonprofit law firm that serves the civil legal needs of low-income and vulnerable Idahoans. Our clients include survivors of domestic and sexual violence and stalking; housing-insecure Idahoans; and vulnerable seniors and children. Our staff love working at ILAS due to the opportunity to help people in our community while having a sustainable work-life balance. In recent staff surveys, ILAS’s culture was described as supportive, collegial, flexible, and collaborative. Our full-time positions are 37.5 hours/week.
Location Twin Falls is a small city in southern Idaho, known as the gateway to the Snake River Canyon and the center of the Magic Valley. The Magic Valley is a thriving agricultural area with innovative food science and production companies, including Chobani and Clif bar. Shoshone Falls, or the Niagara of the West, located in Twin Falls is one of many waterfalls near the city. Locals can enjoy BASE jumping from the Perrine Bridge and the Snake River Canyon and nearby Sawtooth Mountains provide abundant world-class recreational opportunities, including rock climbing, golfing, skiing, mountaineering, whitewater rafting, kayaking, cycling, and hiking. Sun Valley Resort, ranked the #1 ski resort in the U.S. from 2021-2023 by SKI Magazine, is about 1.5 hours away. The state capital of Boise is also just under two hours away.
Position Description The Managing Attorney’s management and administrative duties will include, but are not limited to: working with attorneys and support staff to ensure compliance with ILAS policies and procedures related to client cases, office conduct, and administrative deadlines; evaluating and reviewing staff attorney performance of oral and written advocacy; use of ILAS’s case management system, including periodic review of cases; effectively communicating ILAS policies and procedures to staff; effectively coaching staff to meet expectations; working with the Executive and Deputy Directors to ensure effective representation and compliance with ILAS policies and the Idaho State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct; promoting a respectful workplace and fostering cooperation among staff; providing staff with consistent and ongoing performance feedback; monitoring the office’s budget and expenses; identifying issues within the office that affect clients and/or staff; and collaborating with the Deputy Director to identify training needs of staff.
The Managing Attorney’s direct representation of clients will include representation across several practice areas but will focus on:
Serving survivors of domestic or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking with their civil legal needs
Housing law
Elder law
Tribal law practice with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe in matters of civil and criminal legal representation
Qualifications The applicant must hold a Juris Doctor degree and have at least two (2) years of direct client representation experience. 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 within 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 is given to applicants with a history of public service or fluency in languages relevant to our client community.
Job offers are contingent upon a criminal background check. ILAS is a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace.
ILAS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sex, or disability.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Legal
Law Practice
Compensation Twin Falls, ID: $80,000.00–$110,000.00
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Location Twin Falls is a small city in southern Idaho, known as the gateway to the Snake River Canyon and the center of the Magic Valley. The Magic Valley is a thriving agricultural area with innovative food science and production companies, including Chobani and Clif bar. Shoshone Falls, or the Niagara of the West, located in Twin Falls is one of many waterfalls near the city. Locals can enjoy BASE jumping from the Perrine Bridge and the Snake River Canyon and nearby Sawtooth Mountains provide abundant world-class recreational opportunities, including rock climbing, golfing, skiing, mountaineering, whitewater rafting, kayaking, cycling, and hiking. Sun Valley Resort, ranked the #1 ski resort in the U.S. from 2021-2023 by SKI Magazine, is about 1.5 hours away. The state capital of Boise is also just under two hours away.
Position Description The Managing Attorney’s management and administrative duties will include, but are not limited to: working with attorneys and support staff to ensure compliance with ILAS policies and procedures related to client cases, office conduct, and administrative deadlines; evaluating and reviewing staff attorney performance of oral and written advocacy; use of ILAS’s case management system, including periodic review of cases; effectively communicating ILAS policies and procedures to staff; effectively coaching staff to meet expectations; working with the Executive and Deputy Directors to ensure effective representation and compliance with ILAS policies and the Idaho State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct; promoting a respectful workplace and fostering cooperation among staff; providing staff with consistent and ongoing performance feedback; monitoring the office’s budget and expenses; identifying issues within the office that affect clients and/or staff; and collaborating with the Deputy Director to identify training needs of staff.
The Managing Attorney’s direct representation of clients will include representation across several practice areas but will focus on:
Serving survivors of domestic or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking with their civil legal needs
Housing law
Elder law
Tribal law practice with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe in matters of civil and criminal legal representation
Qualifications The applicant must hold a Juris Doctor degree and have at least two (2) years of direct client representation experience. 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 within 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 is given to applicants with a history of public service or fluency in languages relevant to our client community.
Job offers are contingent upon a criminal background check. ILAS is a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace.
ILAS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sex, or disability.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Legal
Law Practice
Compensation Twin Falls, ID: $80,000.00–$110,000.00
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