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A Non-Profit Organization is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney in its Boise office. The attorney selected for this position must have an interest in poverty law and a passion for serving vulnerable and at-risk populations. The attorney will provide direct representation across several practice areas: family law (representing survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking), housing (evictions, foreclosures, housing discrimination), public entitlements (SNAP, Medicaid benefits), and elder law (powers of attorney, elder abuse/neglect, Medicaid for long-term care). Duties will include using your professional judgment to effectively manage your caseload from beginning to end, communicating with clients, drafting legal documents, making court appearances and collaborating with co-workers and partners. This attorney will also conduct occasional outreach and education to individuals and organizations that serve our client community, including LGBTQ, unhoused, refugee, immigrant, and Latino groups.Our staff love working at A Non-Profit Organization because of our mission and the opportunity to help people in our communities. In recent staff surveys, A Non-Profit Organization'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 three months at A Non-Profit Organization.
A Non-Profit Organization provides excellent opportunities for meaningful work and the professional growth of its employees. The person hired for the position must believe in A Non-Profit Organization's mission of providing equal access to justice and be a member of the Idaho State Bar, or able to readily transfer based on their UBE score or reciprocity. Extra consideration given to applicants with a history of public service or fluency in Spanish. The entry-level annual salary for this position for a person with one year or less of experience is $65,000, increasing based on experience. Excellent benefits including life, health, dental, and disability insurance. Staff may qualify for Legal Services Corporation's loan repayment program and federal loan forgiveness programs. A Non-Profit Organization offers generous leave benefits and a retirement plan. Relocation assistance is available.
