1005 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kcgov/jobs/2041062/legal-intern-pd Legal Intern - PD Legal Intern - PD Salary $17.00 Hourly Location Coeur d'Alene, ID Job Type Regular Part-Time Department Public Defender Job Number 2018-00039 Closing Continuous * Description * Benefits * Questions Summary LEGAL INTERN PUBLIC DEFENDER "The law office of the Kootenai County Public Defender is a family of legal professionals that believes in the rule of law, due process and dignity for all." APPLY AT WWW.KCGOV.US AND ATTACH COVER LETTER AND RESUME Required: Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, and a minimum of two years law school with courses in Criminal Law and Evidence. THE POSITION reports directly to the Public Defender and assists in the research, writing and preparation of complex legal documents. * $17.00 per hour * PART-TIME POSITION 34 HOURS PER WEEK * Benefits: Medical and PERSI Only * Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.32% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement. View the full job description THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF: * You have extensive knowledge of computer programs in performing legal research * You have outstanding knowledge of writing legal documents to the standards and acceptance of the Public Defender * You are able to multi-task and retain numerous details * You are able to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive matters * Beautiful area to live and work DO YOU QUALIFY? * Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; and a minimum of two years law school with courses in Criminal Law and Evidence? * No related experience needed * Do you have good oral and written communication skills? CONTACT US: Human Resources (208) 446-1640 kchr@kcgov.us OUR LOCATION: Located in beautiful northern Idaho, and home to approximately 150,000 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a low crime rate and cost of living that is below the national average and significantly less than in larger cities, it is an ideal place to call home. Click here to learn more about living in Kootenai County. TO APPLY: Apply online at www.kcgov.us. MUST ATTACH COVER LETTER AND TO ONLINE APPLICATION. Must successfully pass the County's pre-employment and subsequent drug testing. Must be able to pass a national finger print clearance background check. EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace RETIREMENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF IDAHO Regular employees who are scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) Base Plan.This is a mandatory Defined Benefit Plan. Both the employer and the employee contribute to the base plan. Contribution rates are set by PERSI. Employee Contribution Employer Contribution General Member 6.79% 11.32% Police/FireMember 8.36% 11.66% Base Plan Contribution Rates as a Percent of Pay (effective July 1,2013). Agency Kootenai County Address 451 N Government Way PO Box 9000 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83816 Phone (208) 446-1640 Website http://www.kcgov.us/departments/personnel/jobs/