We are looking for a Paralegal at our Des Moines, IA location. You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency. Experience in personal injury law is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support supervising attorney's caseload
- Review file and discuss with attorney facts to that case prior to preparing petition
- Order all records and bills
- Identifying and confirming liens
- Awareness of state and federal court rules, procedures, and deadlines
- Effectively manage the attorney's calendar
- Draft basic pleadings and discovery requests & responses
- Familiar with e-filing
- Demonstrate resourcefulness and effectively work in a team environment with the supervising attorney
- Case management to include regular client contact via email and telephone
- Demonstrates excellent verbal communications with clients and supervising attorney
- Assist attorney with any needed trial preparations
This is a Full-Time, in-office position - it is not remote.
We are looking for an applicant who is proactive, a fast-learner, and has a great positive attitude. Ability to work independently is required. Salary commensurate on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38.5 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Paralegal or Legal Secretary: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Des Moines, IA 50309: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person