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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$65,706 / year median in Idaho
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Provide paralegal support across all stages of civil matters, including litigation, transactional work, and estate planning
- Draft, organize, and manage legal documents such as pleadings, correspondence, discovery, motions, contracts, and estate planning materials
- Assist with case management, including calendaring deadlines, tracking filings, and maintaining organized case files
- Coordinate court filings, service of process, subpoenas, and records requests
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties
- Support attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, depositions, and client meetings
- Conduct factual research and assist with document review and summarization
- Help ensure compliance with firm procedures, court rules, and applicable deadlines What We're Looking For
- Paralegal certificate, associate's degree, or equivalent experience required
- 2+ years of experience working as a paralegal in a civil law practice (litigation experience strongly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of civil procedure, court filings, and document management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Comfort working independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and other team members
- Proficiency with standard legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Why Join Mansfield & Mayo
- Meaningful responsibility and ownership supporting substantive legal work
- Collaborative, collegial environment with direct attorney interaction
- Opportunity to grow alongside a developing and expanding law practice
- Exposure to a diverse civil practice, including litigation, transactions, and estate planning
- Competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with experience Location / Work Arrangement
- Treasure Valley, Idaho-based preferred
- Hybrid may be considered depending on experience and fit How to Apply To apply or learn more about the opportunity, please email your resume and any additional information to careers@mansfieldmayo.