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Kirsten Wallace

816 N. Haines St., Boise,ID

Summary

Highly skilled attorney with expertise in legal research, drafting legal memoranda, evaluating arguments, and federal jury trials. Demonstrated ability to streamline document management processes and improve efficiency. Strong understanding of federal court procedures, along with excellent critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills. Effective communicator with a commitment to confidentiality.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Career Law Clerk

U.S. Federal Courts
Boise, ID
08.2007 - 05.2025
  • Career Law Clerk to Magistrate Judges Mikel H. Williams (August 2007 - April 2008) and Candy W. Dale (April 2008 - March 2025).
  • Drafted bench memoranda and memoranda of law for the judge's review on a wide variety of subjects, including discovery disputes and complex civil litigation involving state and federal law.
  • Conducted extensive legal research on relevant federal and state statutes, case law, federal regulations, constitutional provisions, legislative history, and legal articles to determine the outcome of dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
  • Clerked civil jury trials, which required the preparation of trial binders, jury instructions, voir dire, special verdict forms, and drafting pre- and post-trial memoranda of law.
  • Attended civil motion hearings to assist the judge with questioning of attorneys and ultimately incorporate attorney arguments into memoranda of law for the judge's review.
  • Developed organizational systems for case management of the judge's civil and criminal caseload.
  • Developed Chambers forms for routine orders.
  • Secretary for the District Court Advisory Committee on Local Rules, which required drafting local rules for the District of Idaho, preparing agendas and meeting minutes, and assisting with the publication of rules for public comment.
  • Facilitated communication between attorneys, court staff, and the judge.
  • Participated in the development of the Court's public website by creating content and forms, and maintaining the judges' individual webpages.
  • Selected for court travel to numerous Operations Forums to further the Court's mission to deliver effective public service and to enhance the judges' productivity through the use of new technology and software.
  • Successfully onboarded Federal Magistrate Judge upon her appointment to the bench in April of 2008, which involved organizing chambers workflow, creating forms and templates, instructing in the best utilization of court software, and facilitating communication with court staff.
  • Worked with Clerk's Office Staff to develop a course for attorneys and paralegals on how to file documents in PACER in compliance with the District of Idaho's ECF filing procedures.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to term law clerks and externs, enhancing legal skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Developed expertise in the following areas of law: ERISA, Social Security Disability appeals, NEPA, employment law, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the FMLA.

Associate Attorney

Murphy Law Office, PLLC
Meridian, ID
09.2006 - 08.2007
  • Provided legal advice to clients on a variety of matters related to corporate law, construction disputes, general civil litigation, real estate, and bankruptcy law.
  • Drafted and edited pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
  • Represented creditors and debtors in bankruptcy court.
  • Advised construction companies concerning contracts and mechanics' liens.
  • Argued motions at the state level.
  • Assisted senior attorneys with trial preparation activities, such as witness interviews and depositions.
  • Researched statutes, regulations, ordinances, judicial decisions, and other sources of law relevant to specific cases or issues.
  • Participated in client meetings to obtain information pertinent to the case or issue being handled.
  • Negotiated settlement agreements for clients involved in civil litigation.
  • Collaborated with paralegals and administrative staff to coordinate case preparation and manage workload efficiently.
  • Drafted and negotiated real estate agreements, and facilitated real property transactions.
  • Drafted wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning documents.

Career Law Clerk

U.S. Federal Courts
Boise, ID
04.2002 - 09.2006
  • Career Law Clerk to the Honorable Jim D. Pappas, United States Bankruptcy Judge.
  • Drafted bench memoranda and memoranda of law for the judge's review.
  • Drafted judicial opinions for the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel during Judge Pappas' tenure on the BAP.
  • Legal research in the area of bankruptcy law and creditors' rights.

Deputy Attorney General

Idaho State Attorney General's Office
Boise, ID
04.1998 - 04.2002
  • Prosecuting attorney for twenty-two state occupational and professional licensing boards.
  • Drafted complaints against licensed individuals accused of violating state licensure laws.
  • Analyzed evidence obtained through investigations and determined if the investigation yielded sufficient evidence to prosecute licensees.
  • Conducted settlement negotiations and drafted consent agreements to resolve disciplinary proceedings before trial.
  • Attended board meetings with agency clients to present disciplinary cases.
  • Successfully prosecuted several high profile cases involving licensed professionals, including a chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting and stalking female patients.
  • Practice areas - state licensure law, administrative law.

Associate Attorney

Hall, Farley, Oberrecht & Blanton, P.A.
Boise, ID
08.1996 - 04.1998
  • Drafted and edited pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
  • Attended hearings at the state level.
  • Assisted senior attorneys with trial preparation activities, such as depositions, jury instructions, and direct and cross-examination.
  • Coordinated discovery efforts including document requests and responses from third parties.
  • Second chair at trial in which the firm received a favorable plaintiff's verdict.
  • Successfully settled two cases for which I was the primary attorney.
  • Practice areas - commercial transactions, products liability, medical malpractice, and personal injury.

Education

J.D. -

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05-1996

Bachelor of Arts - History

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05-1992

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Oral communication
  • Civil litigation
  • Case Management
  • Federal Court practices and procedures
  • Case analysis and evaluation
  • Construction contracts
  • Real estate transactions

Affiliations

  • Associate Broker, Silvercreek Realty Group
  • Member, Idaho Women Lawers
  • Avid cyclist with too many bikes. I enjoy bikepacking, mountain biking, snow biking, gravel biking, road biking, riding my single speed, and cycling abroad.
  • Member, Idaho Women's Bikepacking

Certification

  • Member, Idaho State Bar since 1996
  • Admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Career Law Clerk

U.S. Federal Courts
08.2007 - 05.2025

Associate Attorney

Murphy Law Office, PLLC
09.2006 - 08.2007

Career Law Clerk

U.S. Federal Courts
04.2002 - 09.2006

Deputy Attorney General

Idaho State Attorney General's Office
04.1998 - 04.2002

Associate Attorney

Hall, Farley, Oberrecht & Blanton, P.A.
08.1996 - 04.1998

J.D. -

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts - History

Cornell University

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