Litigation Paralegal

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.