Paralegal, OAG, Energy & Natural Resources Division

State of Idaho Opportunity

Paralegal, Energy & Natural Resources Division

Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

Salary: Starting at $74,000 - Depends on Experience (DOE).

Location: Boise, Idaho

Primary Duties:

The Energy & Natural Resources Division of the Idaho Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Paralegal position to provide support to attorneys who handle litigation in state and federal courts, including Idaho's statewide water adjudications, contracts, real estate transactions, and administrative matters on behalf of the State and its natural resource agencies. The Paralegal tasks include drafting, editing, and cite checking pleadings and discovery; drafting and editing a wide variety of contracts, summarizing discovery and testimony, conducting legal research, maintaining electronic files and deadlines, and performing other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate
• Familiarity with state and federal court rules and e-filing systems
• Familiarity with state administrative hearing procedures
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong computer skills and effective use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience as a Paralegal
• Familiarity with legal case management systems, including Clio and Laserfiche
• Familiarity with Bluebook citations
• Familiarity with use of Westlaw research
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including creation of table of contents, tables and authority, and advanced brief formatting

Applications: E-mail a resume and a cover letter to rebecca.wills@ag.idaho.gov.

NOTE: You do not have to complete the standard application "apply now" process for this position.

The Idaho Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. This position is exempt from state classified service, and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This is an at-will position.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact Human Resources at (208) 334-4523 or email denise.stringer@ag.idaho.gov.

Benefits: State employee benefits which include low-cost health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, multiple retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and one of the nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI). The Office is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).