Court Operations & Legal Policy Analyst

Idaho State Supreme Court; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Supreme Court seeks a Court Operations Legal Analyst to advise and support its administration of Idaho's trial courts. You will advise justices and court staff on rules, forms, and legislative changes, and lead trainings for electronic filing and service guidance.

Ideal candidates have a JD, 3–7 years as a lawyer, and active Idaho State Bar membership, with strong legal writing and research skills. This is an exempt professional role located in Boise, ID.

Qualifications

• Must possess a JD from an accredited law school.
• 3–7 years of experience as a lawyer; trial court experience preferred and strong legal writing.
• Active member of the Idaho State Bar.
• Knowledge of Idaho Court Rules and statutes and court processes.
• Experience with legal research and statutory/policy drafting.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-divisional team to draft the annual Legislative Report and assess effects on rules, forms, and processes.
• Lead training on electronic filing and service guidance for staff and litigants.
• Analyze statutes and ordinances; draft proposed CMS configurations for offense code tables.
• Review court forms for legal accuracy and efficiency; advise on rule changes.
• Consult Legal Counsel on issues and help implement process, statute, or rule changes.
• Conduct legal research and provide written memoranda on rules, statutes, or forms.
• Assist with policy development and court system analyses; liaison with committees.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Policy analysis

Court procedures knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Experience as a lawyer (3–7 years)

Active Idaho State Bar member

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Idaho Supreme Court seeks a Court Operations Legal Analyst to advise and support its administration of Idaho's trial courts. You will advise justices and court staff on rules, forms, and legislative changes, and lead trainings for electronic filing and service guidance.

Ideal candidates have a JD, 3–7 years as a lawyer, and active Idaho State Bar membership, with strong legal writing and research skills. This is an exempt professional role located in Boise, ID.