Team-Oriented & Culture-Driven Careers
Our culture is intentional and grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and mutual respect. We are a team-oriented firm that values mentorship, accountability, and creates an environment where people grow and stay.
We believe strong internal collaboration leads to better client service and outcomes. Our attorneys and staff work closely together and take pride in delivering high-quality legal service. We also make time to connect outside of our day-to-day work through firm events and shared experiences that strengthen relationships across the firm.
Having a supportive law firm culture doesn’t happen on accident – it takes intentionality, effort, and leading by example. We believe a few things set us apart.
First, we are deliberate about who we hire. We treat one another with respect, always, and uphold high standards in high-pressure situations.
Second, transparency is paramount. We build trust and engagement by having a well-informed workforce.
Third, we take the time to mentor our young attorneys and provide them with opportunities to gain experience and get out of their comfort zones.
Fourth, we recognize that content employees not only make the best teammates, but also provide superior work product. We will always work hard for our clients, but don’t ascribe to burnout culture. Flexible work hours and remote work options are the norm.
While there is always room for improvement, we are proud to work in a place where many of our attorneys and professional staff have chosen to spend the majority of their careers.
If you are an attorney or professional looking to join a place like Elam & Burke, we welcome hearing from you.
OUR CURRENT OPENINGS
Litigation Attorney (5–7 Years Experience)
We are seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Attorney with 5–7 years of law firm experience to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing litigation matters from inception through resolution, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse caseload involving commercial and defense litigation matters.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and settlement agreements.
- Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
- Handle all phases of discovery, including document review, depositions, and witness preparation.
- Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Communicate effectively with clients regarding case status, legal risks, and strategic recommendations.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, experts, and support staff to ensure efficient case management.
- Negotiate settlements and assist with dispute resolution efforts.
- Maintain accurate billing, case documentation, and compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Support business development initiatives and client relationship management efforts.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Idaho State Bar
- 5-7 years of litigation experience within a law firm environment
- Proficiency in general legal principles, including a strong grasp of Civil Law and Litigation
- Experience in drafting and responding to Motions
- Comprehensive knowledge of Court procedures and processes
- Proven ability to conduct Trials and manage trial preparation effectively
- Experience handling Depositions and gathering evidence
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in commercial litigation, employment litigation, insurance defense, construction litigation, real estate disputes, or other specialized practice areas.
- Experience with mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Personal marketing budget
- Professional development and CLE support
Interested candidates are asked to submit a CV, references, and salary expectations to tfp@elamburke.com or apply on LinkedIn.
Legal Assistant
Role Description
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys and/or paralegals. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced legal environment. This position requires knowledge of legal terminology, document preparation, and federal and state court procedures, including electronic filing in multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Accurately manages assigned attorney and paralegal calendars, including deadlines, hearings, appointments, meetings, reminders, and other scheduled events.
- Coordinates scheduling for meetings and other calendar events, including conference room reservations, travel, and video or teleconference arrangements.
- Maintains deadline reminder systems and communicates upcoming deadlines and important dates to assigned attorneys and paralegals.
- Maintains client files, both electronic and paper, in an organized and timely manner.
- Transcribes, drafts, and revises a variety of legal documents, including but not limited to correspondence, pleadings, agreements, contracts, deeds, exhibits, spreadsheets, and other legal or administrative documents.
- Proofreads correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents, including documents prepared by others, with exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm standards.
- Provides backup support for attorneys/paralegals and other legal assistants during absences in addition to assignments and/or as requested.
- Acts often as a liaison between assigned attorneys/paralegals and clients, assisting in the delivery of exceptional client services.
- Files documents electronically with various Courts, while mindful of formatting and filing requirements and deadlines. Retrieves court documentation, case dockets and other materials from various online databases.
- Manages and tracks CLE and/or other professional association files for attorneys and/or paralegals.
- Reviews client billing guidelines as applicable to client requirements, including but not limited to calendaring initial and interim reports, draft budgets, and submission thereof, and assists with invoice review.
- Assists attorneys with client billing-related tasks, including proofing of time entries as invoiced, related correspondence if necessary, budgeting, and other financial-related activities not actively managed by the accounting department.
- Submits vendor and/or third-party invoices for payment when applicable.
- Prepare and send out medical records request letters, prepare a tracking index to track receipt/payment, and submit invoices for payment.
- Prepare hearing, deposition and/or trial notebooks/files and assist attorneys and/or paralegals with preparing for hearings/depositions, including but not limited to copying of potential exhibits and monitoring a trial preparation checklist.
- Handles incoming and outgoing mail for attorneys and/or paralegals.
- Assists with opening and closing file procedures in an efficient and timely manner, tracking requested matter statistics as requested, including but not limited to settlement details and the amount of real estate transactions.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of firm, client, and other sensitive information.
- Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and sound judgment by working independently, taking ownership of assignments, and completing work accurately and thoroughly with minimal supervision.
- Assists with knowledge sharing, mentoring and training of co-workers and new employees as requested.
- Provides exceptional customer service by communicating professionally and courteously with clients, coworkers, attorneys, management, and others while maintaining a positive, approachable demeanor even in high-pressure situations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in commercial litigation, employment litigation, insurance defense, real estate transactions and/or corporate governance matters.
Other Duties
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may be modified, added, or reassigned at any time, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the firm.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
Interested candidates are asked to submit a CV, references, and salary expectations to tfp@elamburke.com or apply on LinkedIn.
