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WHO WE ARE:
RSH Legal, P.C., is a Cedar Rapids law firm that dedicates itself to getting justice and fairness for Iowans injured by motor vehicle collisions, workplace accidents, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. We pride ourselves on offering experienced representation with integrity and compassion. We work hard to provide our clients with highly personalized legal service.
WHAT WE NEED:
Full-time Workers Compensation Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Description:
Our firm seeks a full-time Workers Compensation legal assistant/paralegal to assist with all aspects of pre- and post-filing casework. We represent people, not companies, as we only represent injured workers.
Traits necessary for your success with our firm:
Must enjoy working with others; we function as a team
Must be able to also work independently managing your caseload and the required tasks
Able to function under pressure and within internal and agency-ordered deadlines
Able to manage a full workload in an organized and detailed manner accessible to others working on files
Will need to be responsive to attorneys and unexpected tasks as they arise
Skills that you will use on a regular basis:
Document drafting
Proofreading
Telephone communications with the Workers Compensation Agency, clients, lien holders, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel/assistants, and medical providers
Conferences with clients
Interviewing witnesses
Organizing documents
Prioritizing your own task list and processing the work related to the same in order to keep cases moving quickly and efficiently
MS Office programs, particularly Word
Hearing preparation
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Employer-paid health insurance
Employer-paid retirement plan
Paid parking
Paid YMCA membership
Efficient, comfortable office with the tools you need to complete your work
Office hours are M-F, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with a 1-hour lunch, but we also require some additional time, particularly when preparing for hearings and mediations
HOW TO APPLY:
We view this position as a vocation, and we value our clients greatly; they deserve the best. You do not need to be a certified paralegal to secure this employment; other exceptional experiences may warrant your hire. If you are interested in applying for this full-time legal assistant/paralegal position, please compose a letter answering these six questions:
Based upon the information above, why do you think this job would be a good fit for you?
What experience do you have managing a heavy workload, and what techniques did you use to manage that workload?
What experience do you have that would prepare you for meeting deadlines and prioritizing your workload without continuous oversight?
What experience do you have working with emotional and demanding clients/customers?
Do you have an experience working in the Iowa legal system? If so, please describe it. If you do not, please explain why your experience warrants employment as a civil litigation paralegal?
What are your salary requirements?
Please mail or email a letter answering the above questions and a copy of your resume to the following address:
Emily Anderson
RSH Legal, P.C.
425 Second Street SE, Suite 1140
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401-1818
