Paralegal- Health and Human Services Section
- Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Are you devoted to improving the lives of children and vulnerable adults? Does the prospect of enhancing a team operating in a high-stakes legal environment resonate with you? If so, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird hope you will apply to serve as a paralegal in the Health and Human Services Section.
Description
As part of Iowa’s mission to safeguard its most vulnerable citizens, the Health and Human Services Section represents the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services in a wide array of legal matters, ensuring the protection and welfare of those under the Department’s care. Its cases span diverse subject areas in administrative, state, and federal courts. Its comprehensive docket includes but is not limited to administrative hearings, motion and discovery practice, trials, and appellate matters. As a paralegal in this section, you will:
• Manage caseloads by scheduling, prioritizing, and organizing files, as well as preparing chronologies and summaries.
• Assist in all aspects of trial preparation.
• Draft, review, and edit a variety of legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, summary judgments, and trial papers.
• Coordinate complex discovery processes, which involve drafting, responding to, and calendaring various requests in alignment with local, state, federal, and agency procedures.
• Stay up to date on Prolaw, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.
• Communicate with client agencies, court staff, and vendors.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of sensitive and protected information.
Requirements
This position requires a high-school diploma or the equivalent; two years of full-time experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant, or similar role; and a knowledge of general office practices. It also requires effective oral and written communication, sound judgment and effective decision-making, the ability to receive and respond positively to feedback, and the ability to cooperate with others in a professional environment.
Applicants must be able, or demonstrate the ability to quickly learn how, to perform each of the duties listed in the position description above.
Pay and benefits
In addition to a collegial environment among those who share your passion for public service, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include flexible work-from-home schedules; excellent work-life balance and benefits; and no hourly billing. Annual pay ranges from $44,532.80—$65,998.40, depending on experience.
In addition to a collegial environment among those who share your passion for public service, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include flexible work-from-home schedules; excellent work-life balance and benefits; and no hourly billing. Annual pay ranges from $44,532.80—$65,998.40, depending on experience.
Contact Information
Apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, at AGHumanResources@ ag.iowa.gov or 1305 E. Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319. Applications will be accepted as long as this posting is available on the Iowa Attorney General website.
