Staff Attorney

City of Twin Falls; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PERSI retirement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Twin Falls County District Court seeks a judicial law clerk to draft opinions, orders, and memoranda, conduct research, and assist in courtroom proceedings for an August 2027 start on a 12-month term. The position emphasizes superb writing, discretion, and proactive problem solving.

Ideal candidates will communicate effectively, work quickly in a team-based environment, and safeguard confidential information while handling multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all cases.
• Proactive self-starter with initiative in problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist the judge in applying the law to civil and criminal cases.
• Perform legal research and draft memos, opinions, and orders.
• Draft jury instructions and orders for the judge.
• Troubleshoot technical difficulties in the courtroom.
• Respond courteously to questions from judges, staff, officials, and citizens.
• Meet deadlines and manage project priorities.
• Coordinate with coworkers to improve interdepartmental operations.
• Maintain confidentiality in all cases.
• Support other departments and county employees as needed.
• Comply with county policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Westlaw

Word processing

Job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2610967. Twin Falls County Staff Attorney-Judge Cluff. SALARY $40.01 Hourly. LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID. JOB TYPE Full-time. JOB NUMBER 202600075. DEPARTMENT District Court. OPENING DATE 09/15/2026. CLOSING DATE Continuous. Position starts August 2027. The Honorable Benjamin J. Cluff, District Judge of the 5th Judicial District, Twin Falls County, Idaho, seeks a judicial law clerk to begin sometime in August 2027, for a 12-month term, which may be extended if both the judge and the clerk agree. The position will remain open until filled, but priority will be given to applications received by September 25, 2026.

If selected, you will receive more information about these benefit options and enrollment information through our onboarding process and during your first week on the job.

Benefits

• Benefits: This position is eligible for a benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance, PERSI retirement, paid holidays, plus paid vacation, sick, and personal leave days.

Job Description

Law clerks work with the judge on civil and criminal cases filed in the District Court for Twin Falls County, Idaho. Law clerks conduct research, draft opinions, orders, judgments, and memoranda; assist in courtroom proceedings; and work on any other projects assigned by the judge. A successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, possess good judgment and discretion; be dependable, responsible and maintain confidentiality; be a proactive self-starter and demonstrate initiative in problem solving; be able to work quickly and harmoniously with others in a team-based environment; and present a poised, professional appearance and demeanor at all times. This position requires superb writing skills, along with organizational, people and time management skills. A successful candidate must be able to juggle many changing priorities and demands at the same time. Westlaw legal research proficiency and word processing ability are essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

• Assists the judge in applying the law to cases and motions before the court
• Performs research of legal issues
• Drafts memos, opinions, jury instructions and orders for the judge
• Helps troubleshoot technical di fficulties in the courtroom
• Responds to judges', court employees', Commissioners', elected officials', other County employees' and citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
• Meets deadlines, and sets project priorities
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all cases
• Assists other department and County employees as needed or requested
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other duties as assigned.