Legal Assistant I - PA

Ada County•Boise, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Assistant I performs routine clerical, secretarial, and technical work supporting multiple attorneys practicing criminal law in the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Criminal Division. The role requires knowledge of legal terminology, formats, and procedures, with duties carried out according to predefined guidelines. The position works closely with law enforcement and court personnel and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Previous general experience in public administration, a professional law office, or a public safety agency performing advanced administrative support duties, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typing speed of 55–60 words per minute.
Knowledge of business English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, and procedures.
Skill in operating a personal computer and ability to type quickly and accurately from rough-draft copy.
Ability to prepare accurate reports from statistical or legal information and effective correspondence on routine matters.
Ability to work in a team, respond flexibly to varied requests, and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with members of the public, including people who may be irate or under stress.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must undergo a criminal records check and fingerprinting.
Must adhere to the Code of Ethics for the legal profession.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of legal terminology, legal forms, methods and procedures, and court rules.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Adobe or PDF editing software.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in preparing files for litigation and research files for information.
Enter case data into a computer database and correspond with law enforcement agencies to obtain needed information.
Prepare legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials; process criminal complaints, warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
Proofread briefs and other materials for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and punctuation.
Draft pleadings and agreements based on attorneys’ general instructions.
Manage attorneys’ calendars for court appearances, deadlines, interviews, and appointments; create case-file ticklers and pull appropriate files.
Schedule hearings, meetings, and appointments with witnesses, courts, and others.
Sort files and index office records, legal documents, library materials, and case materials.
Track assigned cases to support case management and ensure events occur in the proper sequence and timeframe.
Maintain reference files and associated logs, and create jury lists.
File documents with the appropriate agency or court, including District Court and Court of Appeals.
Respond to routine written and verbal inquiries.
Act as receptionist when needed.
Prepare and process retainers, extraditions, habeas corpus documents, and fugitive warrant cases.
Arrange witness travel and prepare related expense vouchers for lodging, airfare, mileage, and meals.
Draft and prepare probation violation pleadings.
Provide clerical assistance to other departmental offices, including Civil, Juvenile, and Magistrate, as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Vacation and sick leave starting on day one.
11 paid holidays annually.
Participation in a state retirement system with an 11.96% employer contribution.
457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to a 3% county match, plus a 401(k).
Paid parental leave.
Life insurance.
Wellness programs.
Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.
Eligibility as a qualifying employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, subject to conditions.