Federal Defender Services of Idaho · 20 hours ago
Boise Trial Unit, Paralegal
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expFederal Defender Services of Idaho (FDSI) is accepting applications for the full-time position of Paralegal in their Boise trial unit. The paralegal will work directly with trial attorneys to prepare and support federal criminal cases from initial appearance through sentencing and appeal.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Review, analyze, and organize discovery, including voluminous records and electronically stored information (ESI)
Identify gaps in discovery and recommend areas for further investigation
Identify legal issues and questions, interpret rules and principles, and recommend actions
Summarize testimony, evidence, and records for use in court
Prepare demonstrative evidence and exhibits for pleadings, hearings, and trials
Assist attorneys during trials, sentencings, and evidentiary hearings using Trial Director, PowerPoint, and other litigation software
Monitor and track court deadlines and filing requirements
File motions and pleadings in CM/ECF
Maintain communication with clients and their families regarding case status and logistics
Recommend and implement litigation support tools for each case
Train attorneys and defense teams on case management software and best practices for organizing complex discovery
Maintain databases of experts, resources, and case materials
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited school
Minimum of three (3) years of specialized paralegal experience and three (3) years of general experience
A working knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
High level of computer proficiency, including a working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and Windows platform
Experience with document management or litigation support databases such as CaseMap, iPro Eclipse, dtSearch or Trial Director
Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively under pressure
Preferred
Experience editing and ingesting load files, tagging and exporting content
Experience with digital forensics review tools such as Cellebrite Reader, Magnet AXIOM, FTK imager, or XRY/XAMN viewer
Working knowledge of computer-assisted legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
Benefits
Health coverage
Retirement plan
Company
Federal Defender Services of Idaho
Federal Defender Services of Idaho was originally established in 1994 as a branch office of the Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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