Runner

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

STATE OF IDAHO ANNOUNCES

RUNNER

STATE APPELLATE PUBLIC DEFENDER

CURREN OPENING – BOISE

Part-time (19 hours per week)

Salary: $11.00 per hour


AGENCY DESCRIPTION : The Office of the State Appellate Public Defender provides appellate and post-conviction representation for indigent defendants pursuant to Idaho Code § 19-868.

SPECIFIC DUTIES : The Runner performs a wide variety of support functions that enable the agency to function effectively. This is a part-time position with scheduled hours Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Photocopy and prepare briefs and correspondence to be mailed or filed in court;
• Go on a daily run to courts and the Statehouse mail room;
• File legal documents at the Idaho Supreme Court and Ada County District Court;
• Organize, file, and maintain opened and closed case files;
• Answer, screen, and route telephone calls; and
• Assist support staff with file photocopying and locating clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate will have a clean driving record for the past three years, proof of valid insurance, and a reliable vehicle. Gas reimbursement will be based on the State of Idaho per diem reimbursement rate set by the Board of Examiners .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES : The ability to maintain client confidentiality is a must. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, have experience operating basic office equipment including copy machines, fax machines, and binding machines, as well as have a working knowledge of using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

HOW TO APPLY : Qualified applicants who would like to apply for this position must submit the following: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) two professional references. The required application materials must be received by the SAPD no later than June 2, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. E-mail submissions are preferred. Please direct all application materials to:

Rachel Murray, Office Administrator

State Appellate Public Defender

322 East Front Street

Boise, ID 83702

(208) 334-2712

rmurray@sapd.state.id.us

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources.