Litigation Paralegal
4 weeks ago
Coralville, United States
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.
Full time
Litigation Paralegal
This is a full-time litigation paralegal position, in our Coralville office, which may involve assignments from several lawyers and practice areas including workers compensation and general litigation.
General Duties:
- Scheduling hearings and depositions
- Requesting records from medical providers, social security, tax records, employers
- Create summaries, chronologies (tax, medical, etc)
- Communicate with opposing counsel’s office regarding discovery, hearings and other issues
- Working with employers and insurance companies to gather documents and prepare discovery responses
- Analyze payroll records and calculate workers compensation benefit rates
- Draft various notices and settlement documents
Required Skills:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Aptitude for and willingness to learn and master electronic recording and online records
- Ability to adjust to competing deadline demands and prioritize work
- Ability to share work responsibilities with other staff
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with clients and other
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or 2-year certificate from a recognized paralegal program is preferred but not necessary
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Disability insurance
- Paid holidays
- PTO, with flexible usage
- Paid parking
- Casual work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C is one of Iowa’s largest full-service law firms, serving clients since 1854.