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Litigation Paralegal
Cedar Rapids, IA Litigation Paralegal at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an established law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team. This position is full-time, non-exempt and reports to the Supervisory Attorney. The successful candidate will use their legal expertise, attention to detail and organizational skills to handle a wide range of legal and administrative duties to assist attorneys in preparing pleadings, affidavits, releases and other legal documents. Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities: • Prepare pleadings, affidavits, releases, and other legal documents. • Draft documents including medical record summaries and other summaries. • Conduct legal research and other searches (e.g. lien and background) using appropriate research tools and allocating expenses to various projects. • Attend court and depositions with supervising attorneys to assist with document handling and litigation support. • Prepare attorneys for depositions. • Conduct routine and advanced discovery through the use of interrogatories, document requests, and request for admissions. • Review and analyze discovery responses and prepare good faith letters and motions to compel discovery as needed. • Organize and maintain key evidence and documents with the assistance of support staff. • Assist with preparing supporting materials for complex motions for summary judgment and appellate briefs. • Regularly follow and cite the Iowa Rules of Court – State and Federal and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. • Perform legal research. • Conduct meetings/interact with clients. • Train fellow paralegals and legal assistants as needed. • Maintain confidentiality of information and observe all ethical rules. • Regular and punctual attendance, including the ability to occasionally work on weekends and holidays as needed. • Other functions, duties and projects as assigned/needed. Key Attributes and Skills: • Working knowledge and proficient use of personal computer, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams) and Adobe Pro. Ability to learn other software programs as needed. • Ability to regularly, accurately, and properly enter billable time in TABS3 billing software. • Use Westlaw and other research tools to perform legal research and prepare memoranda regarding same. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to speak in front of groups, interview clients and witnesses and ability to work well with other people. • Ability to work in a diverse work environment. • Ability to work on a team and individually. • Capable of performing duties with deliberate speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision. • Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills. • Excellent calendar management skills, including the use of complex document management programs. • Excellent organizational skills, including being accurate and detail oriented; ability to manage voluminous amounts of physical and digital documents and ensure quality control of the documents from clients, witnesses, and other parties to litigation. • Experience in basic court filing procedures, mail processing, copying, drafting letters and forms, and creating legal documents from scratch. • Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority. • This is a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, retrieve files from cabinets and basement storage, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Minimum Requirements: • Minimum educational requirements: Associate degree or certification from a recognized paralegal/legal assistant program. • Minimum of one to two years of relevant legal support experience with a good grasp of Math and English (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation). Preferred Experience: • Exposure to or familiarity with TABS3 software program (or another billing software program). • Familiarity with Westlaw. Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance and 401(k) plan. Summary: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The successful candidate will use their legal expertise, attention to detail and organizational skills to handle a wide range of legal and administrative duties to assist attorneys in preparing pleadings, affidavits, releases and other legal documents. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance and 401(k) plan. Position Title: Litigation Paralegal Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Reports to: Supervisory Attorney Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Prepare pleadings, affidavits, releases, and other legal documents. • Draft documents including medical record summaries and other summaries. • Conduct legal research and other searches (e.g. lien and background) using appropriate research tools and allocating expenses to various projects. • Attend court and depositions with supervising attorneys to assist with document handling and litigation support. • Prepare attorneys for depositions. • Conduct routine and advanced discovery through the use of interrogatories, document requests, and request for admissions. • Review and analyze discovery responses and prepare good faith letters and motions |
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