Peddicord Lillis LLP is a leading Iowa law firm based in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Litigation Paralegal position.
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a regional law firm. This position is intended to support the firm Workers' Compensation department. Previous experience with Workers' Compensation litigation is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft discovery requests and answers
- Draft stipulations, orders, motions to compel, notices of IME
- Redact claim files
- Process and follow up on authorizations for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, tax, union, educational and other records
- Communications with experts, including IME doctors, in particular the selection of materials to be sent to experts
- Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
- Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
- Review file for outstanding discovery in preparation for court appearances, pleadings, depositions, and trial preparation
- Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
- Assemble chronologies of key documents including medical summaries
- Manage documents and organize case files
- Trial preparation, including determination and preparation of exhibits, witness materials, and pre-trial filings
- Prepare supportive materials for mediations
- Facilitate ESI collection and review
- Prepare materials and exhibits for depositions
Qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in a fast paced, high volume, team-oriented environment - prior Workers' Compensation experience is preferred
- Experience with pretrial discovery, hearings, mediation, arbitration and trial preparations are helpful
- Must be able to prioritize tasks for multiple attorneys
- Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
- Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems.
- Must be able to work independently and be proactive
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package including, but not limited to: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, AD&D, non-elective 401k plan, generous PTO policy
- Hybrid work model is offered after 90 days of continuous employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Des Moines, IA 50266
