Bilingual Legal Assistant II - Case Prep & Trial Support

IdahoPTV; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Public retirement (PERSI)

Holidays

Job summary

Idaho State Public Defender (SPD) in Jerome, Idaho, seeks a Legal Assistant 2 to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys handling misdemeanor and felony cases. You will work with documents, CMS, docket management, and client communications in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to manage confidential information with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of legal experience or related administrative work.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and attention to detail.
• Strong grammar and proofreading skills.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case prep and discovery.
• Prepare motions, memoranda, and pleadings.
• Manage documents in CMS and maintain intake files.
• Schedule hearings, calendar deadlines, and coordinate meetings.
• Provide courtroom support and client communication.
• Perform receptionist or intake duties as needed.

Skills

Legal experience 1-5y

Administrative skills

Grammar

Communication

Spanish proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CMS/case management

Word processing

Data entry

Job description

Idaho State Public Defender (SPD) in Jerome, Idaho, seeks a Legal Assistant 2 to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys handling misdemeanor and felony cases. You will work with documents, CMS, docket management, and client communications in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to manage confidential information with limited supervision.