• Paralegal, Office of the Attorney General,…

    Idaho Division of Human Resources (Boise, ID)


    Paralegal, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environmental Quality

     

    Posting Begin Date: 2025/12/16

     

    Category: Legal

     

    Sub Category: PARALEGAL

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Minimum Salary: 34.37

     

    Maximum Salary: 0.00

     

    Pay Rate Type: Hourly

    Description

    State of Idaho Opportunity

     

    Paralegal, Office of the Attorney General, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Department of Environmental Quality

     

    Date Posted: December 16, 2025

     

    Closing Date: Open until filled.

     

    Start Date: To be determined upon hire.

     

    Salary: Salary Depends on Experience (DOE), starting at $34.37/hr

     

    Primary Duties: The Office of the Attorney General, Energy and Natural Resources Division is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys with case preparation, legal research, document management, and administrative tasks. Experience in administrative contested cases and civil litigation involving state employment matters would be helpful but not required. This position provides legal and administrative support throughout all stages of litigation and administrative proceedings, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and deadlines.

    Essential Functions:

    + Assist with administrative contested cases, including preparation for hearings before administrative hearing officers or boards.

    + Support civil litigation matters in state and federal courts, from case initiation through resolution.

    + Draft, format, and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.

    + File documents with courts and administrative agencies, including electronic filing, in compliance with procedural rules and deadlines.

    + Conduct legal and factual research related to natural resource and water law, administrative law, rulemaking, and civil and administrative procedure.

    + Organize, maintain, and manage case files and exhibits, including hearing and trial notebooks.

    + Track deadlines, hearings, and litigation schedules to ensure timely compliance.

    + Summarize investigative files, depositions, transcripts, and hearing testimony.

    + Coordinate with agency staff, witnesses, opposing counsel, and administrative bodies.

    + Assist with hearing and trial preparation, including witness lists, exhibit preparation, and logistics.

    + Perform general administrative duties related to case management, including scheduling, document management, and record retention.

    + Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience

    + Paralegal certification preferred.

    + Experience supporting administrative law proceedings and/or civil litigation preferred

    + Knowledge of state employment law, administrative procedures, and civil litigation processes.

    + Familiarity with court rules, administrative hearing procedures, and e-filing systems.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

    + Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience working in a state agency, government legal office, or public sector environment.

    + Familiarity with state grievance processes, and administrative hearing practices.

    + Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.

    + Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a legal team.

    Applications:

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

     

    Please submit your resume and cover letter to[email protected]to be considered 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[email protected].

     

    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).