Legal Assistant Position @ Dickinson Mackaman Tyler Hagen P.C.

Job Duties:
Responsible for clerical support to 3-4 attorneys: drafting letters and legal documents, creating and maintaining client files, answer phones, maintain attorney schedules, contact & assist clients, research procedural matters, e-file court documents, make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and conference rooms, input time entry, file day to day correspondence Calendaring of dates of meetings, follow-ups, due dates, etc.
Maintains a working knowledge of a lawyer's area of practice.

Qualifications:
Requires ability to quickly acquire knowledge of policies, procedures, formats, and specialized terminology Ability to transcribe dictation required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office as well as Adobe and strong grammar and spelling skills required; knowledge of legal terminology helpful.
Strong communication, organization, and reasoning skills preferred.

Work experience in areas of transactional business and litigation law as well as background in real estate preferred.

Physical:

Lifting heavy files/boxes, sitting prolonged periods.

Hours:
8:30-5:00 M-F

Please submit resumes and cover letter to resumes@dickinsonlaw.com

Posted: 1/26/2012
Post # 248

Looking for an experienced legal assistant with preferred (not require) experience in worker's compensation, good typing skills and knowledge of computer. Inquiries will be kept confidential.

Contact:

Kelly Beattie
kelly.beattie@beattielawfirm.com

Posted: 1/24/2012
Post# 247

Medium-sized downtown law firm has a position open for an experienced Paralegal in Probate & Corporate Law; experience required. We offer an excellent work environment, competitive salary and benefits package. Apply in confidence to Phyllis Hetheriton at Duncan, Green, Brown & Langeness.

E-mail phyllis@DuncanGreenLaw.com or fax resume to 515-288-6448.

Contact:

Phyllis Hetheriton
Duncan, Green, Brown & Langeness PC
Fax: 515-288-6448
Phyllis@Duncangreenlaw.com

Posted: 1/20/2012
Post# 246

IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM based in BURLINGTON, IOWA is seeking an organized, detail-oriented paralegal to assist with preparation of employment-based visas. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, be able to learn case management software, have strong client relations/communications skills and be exceptionally well-organized.

Part-time position, needs to be located close to Burlington, Iowa. Some travel to Chicago may be required on an intermittent basis.

Please e-mail Riddhi Jani at Riddhi@JaniLawGroup.com if you feel your skills are a good match for the position requirements.

Contact:

RIDDHI JANI
JANI LAW GROUP
riddhi@janilawgroup.com

Posted: 1/18/2012
Post# 245

Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. seeks a full-time legal assistant for its Quad Cities office. Law firm experience required and workers'
compensation or litigation experience preferred. Strong verbal communication and writing skills required. Must have excellent computer skills especially in the areas of Word and Excel. Must be professional, well organized and committed to providing excellent service to the firm's clients. We will provide a competitive wage and excellent benefit package.

Submit cover letter and resume in confidence to resume@hopkinsandhuebner.com.

Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., is a 34-attorney law firm with offices Des Moines, the Quad Cities and Adel, Iowa. Visit our website at www.hhlawpc.com.

Posted: 1/16/2012
Post# 243

Handle written discovery for a very busy Plaintiff's PI Practice. Candidate must be very, very detail oriented with good personality to deal with clients. Candidate must be a self starter and organized. Willingness to learn is essential.

Contact:

Mike Bush
Bush, Motto, Creen, Koury & Halligan
5505 Victoria Avenue, Ste 100
Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: 563-344-4900
Fax: 563-344-8961
bushlaw1@yahoo.com

Posted: 1/9/2012
Post# 242

Need to hire on contract a part-time (10-15 hours/week) person to help two attorneys with their probate work. Please email a cover letter and resume to the following email address: matt@pearsonbollmanlaw.com.

Contact:

Matthew Bollman
Pearson Bollman Law
1415 28th Street, Suite 160
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-727-0986
Fax: 866-836-7223
matt@pearsonbollmanlaw.com

Posted: 12/19/2011
Post# 240

Experience and excellent computer skills required. Please contact by fax, mail or e-mail.

Contact:

Dale Goeke
Goeke Law Firm
108 2nd St NE
Waverly, IA 50677
Phone: 319-352-9255
Fax: 319-352-3136
dale@goekelawfirm.com

Posted: 12/2/2011
Post# 239

Immediate opening for an experienced paralegal in Cedar Rapids or Des Moines to support attorneys primiarily workers compensation and civil litigation matters. Individuals should be flexible, resourceful, organized, hardworking and self-moviated. Candidates should have the ability to meet deadlines; draft pleadings, motions and complex correspondence; and have the ability to work independently. Successful candidates must possess a paralegal degree or a four year degree and preferably years of paralegal experience.

Submit resume via mail or e-mail.

Contact:

Chris Lehr
Scheldrup Blades
Po Box 36
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
clehr@scheldruplaw.com

Posted: 12/1/2011
Post# 238

Prepare documentation necessary to secure title guaranty and close refinancing of residential mortgages. Applicant must have at least one year's experience with residential real estate transactions, understand the title guaranty process and know how to complete HUD-1 forms. This is a part-time work for a solo legal practice with hours dependent on the amount of work available, but could be expanded to work related to non-real estate administrative proceedings. Applicant must have access to a computer, ability to learn to use new software, good communication skills and work effectively and efficiently to meet erratic deadlines without direct supervision.

Please submit cover letter and resume as pdf.

Contact:

david@rostonlaw.com

Posted: 11/30/2011

Post# 237

Immediate part-time opening 15-20 hours per week. Qualified candidate will have 5+ years' experience, be a self-starter, and have the ability to meet deadlines. Must have exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail. Experience in Timeslips and QuickBooks Pro preferred.

Submit cover letter and resume via mail, email or fax to:

Day & Hellmer, P.C.
679 Bluff Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
dayhellmerlawdbq@aol.com
563-557-2335 fax
563-557-1885 phone

 

Contact:

Werner Hellmer


Posted: 1/17/2012
Post# 244