Description
Legal Assistant
Salary: Salary $26 – $30 hourly, DOE – Full state employee benefits package which includes 11 paid holidays, sick leave, compensatory time for work in excess of a 40 hour week, and PERSI retirement, plus options for medical/dental insurance, wellness program, 401k, deferred compensation program, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for qualifying childcare and medical expenses. The office is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Primary Duties: The Legal Assistant will be assigned to the Idaho Department of Correction in the Criminal Law Division. Primary duties include supporting attorneys by preparing, proofreading, and filing pleadings in Idaho’s state and federal courts; managing attorney calendars and deadlines; preparing discovery and tort claim responses; assisting with trials and contested hearings; maintaining case files; managing internal/external communications, and completing any other administrative task that furthers the goals of the unit.
The Legal Assistant reports to the Lead Deputy Attorney General at the Idaho Department of Correction and is expected to perform the above tasks utilizing organization, efficiency, professionalism, and team building skills.
Requirements: Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Familiarity with PACER/ECF and iCourt filing systems is strongly preferred. Experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar position is required.
Applications: E-mail resumes to
You may also mail your resume to:
Idaho Attorney General’s Office
Attn: Keri Ascherfeld, Criminal Law Division
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
FAX: 208-854-8074
If you have questions, please call Keri Ascherfeld at 208-334-4545.