Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc., www.idaholegalaid.org, is seeking applicants for a newly funded attorney position based at its Nampa Family Justice Center Office to serve clients from across southwest Idaho. The attorney will focus on representing survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in family law, housing, public entitlements, and other related cases. Services will range from legal advice through litigation. The successful applicant will join two other attorneys and two support staff at the office. Supervision and support will be provided by ILAS's Nampa office.
The Nampa Family Justice Center, www.cityofnampa.us/190/Family-Justice-Center, is a partnership of agencies dedicated to ending family violence and sexual assault through prevention and response by providing comprehensive, client-centered services in a single location. First created in 2005, the NFJC annually serves thousands of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking from across southwest Idaho.
Our staff love working at ILAS because of our mission and the opportunity to help people in our communities. In recent staff surveys, ILAS’s culture was described as supportive, collegial, flexible, and collaborative. We value a sustainable work/life balance. This is a full time position of 37.5 hours per week. Staff are eligible to participate in a telecommuting program after six months at ILAS.
ILAS provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. Extra consideration given to applicants with 1) litigation or family law experience, 2) a history of public service, and 3) fluency in Spanish. The entry-level annual salary for this position for a person with one year or less of experience is $50,000 (37.5 hour week). Excellent benefits including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. The successful applicant may qualify for a Legal Services Corporation loan repayment program and federal loan forgiveness programs. Generous leave benefits and retirement plan. Relocation assistance available.
Applications accepted until position filled. ILAS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
The person hired for the position must believe in ILAS’s mission of providing equal access to justice, be a member of the Idaho State Bar, or be able to readily transfer based on their UBE score.
Email cover letter, resume and list of three references to Beb Allen at [email protected].