Bilingual Legal Assistant

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 Description: 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, which was 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 Responsibilities: ILAS is seeking a full-time Bilingual Legal Assistant for its Twin Falls Office. This role includes providing services directly to clients and prospective clients, providing Spanish interpretation as needed, and coordinating and conducting outreach activities in both English and Spanish. All duties are to be carried out in consultation with and at the direction of the Twin Falls Office’s Managing Attorney.

The Legal Assistant will be expected to conduct in-person, telephonic, and online intakes of vulnerable Idahoans with critical needs and perform some legal work for ILAS attorneys such as drafting letters, pleadings, scheduling hearings and meetings for attorneys, among other tasks. The Legal Assistant will be expected to handle intakes for cases across several practice areas, including elder law, housing law, and family law (representing survivors of domestic or sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking).

The Legal Assistant’s duties will include, but are not limited to: assisting attorneys with managing cases; calling and speaking with clients; interviewing prospective clients for intakes; assisting attorneys with trial preparation; drafting letters, pleadings, or other documents as assigned by staff attorneys; conducting outreach in the communities we serve; assisting with grant reporting if assigned any tasks by the Managing Attorney; building and maintaining relationships with community partners; scheduling, marketing, and conducting educational presentations; creating outreach and educational materials in multiple media formats; and disseminating educational materials in person and through social media This position includes travel in the Twin Falls area for outreach activities.

Qualifications: This position requires fluency in Spanish. The applicant must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. The applicant must have a valid driver’s license and access to an operational and insured vehicle that they are willing to use in the performance of their duties for this position. The applicant must be able to pass a background and driver’s record check. The applicant must be able to perform light physical work, including the ability to stand or walk for up to two (2) hours at a time and to lift up to twenty (20) pounds occasionally. The applicant must have an interest in poverty law and a passion for serving vulnerable and at-risk populations. Extra consideration may be given to applicants with a history of public service.

The ideal applicant will be: proficient in Microsoft Office (primarily Word and Excel), Adobe Pro, and Google applications; have very good writing skills; have a high attention to detail; and exhibit strong interpersonal skills. The applicant must have excellent communication skills and be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Applicants with previous legal assistant, law firm, or office experience are preferred.

Benefits: This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. The legal assistant would be eligible to participate in a limited telecommuting program after two (2) months of working at ILAS. ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. ILAS provides robust benefits, including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. Staff may qualify for a Legal Services Corporation loan repayment program and federal loan forgiveness programs. ILAS offers generous leave benefits and a retirement plan. Relocation assistance is available. The salary range for this position is $37,475 - $47,775 DOE.

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, gender identity, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,475.00 - $47,775.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Work from home

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Twin Falls, ID 83301 (Required)

Work Location: In person