Marie Greninger

The Iowa Association of Legal Assistants.Paralegals will hold its 2013 Spring Seminar on May 3, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Sessions include tracks covering Prosecution and Litigation, and general sessions on Title Opinions, A Look at Probate, and an EDMS Panel Discussion.

Details and the registration form and information are provided in the attached brochure.

FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 1205

PARALEGAL

The Federal Public Defender for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa is accepting applications for the position of Paralegal for its Des Moines office. The Federal Public Defender, a branch of the United States Courts, operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. 3006A, to provide defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters in the federal courts.



JOB DESCRIPTION: The Paralegal provides support services to staff attorneys. Duties of the Paralegal include all aspects of case preparation and file management; gathering, organizing, summarizing and indexing of electronic and paper documents and discovery material; assisting with client contact; assisting attorneys at hearings and trials; and litigation support services using advanced software programs. This position requires excellent skills in prioritization and organization, the ability to work independently and cooperatively, and excellent communications skills. Applicants must be flexible and willing to assist attorneys in crisis situations and also work with the attorneys in all aspects of case presentations and correspondence.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for the position of Paralegal, a person must be a high school graduate or the equivalent and must have a minimum of three years general and three years specialized experience. Some higher education may be substituted for general experience. Must have a working knowledge of law office operations, legal practices, methods and techniques. Must possess an understanding of paralegal and secretarial duties in a legal environment. Travel to court locations and detention facilities throughout Iowa is required. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.

SELECTION CRITERIA: The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of law office operations, legal practices, methods and techniques, an understanding of paralegal duties in a legal environment, and an understanding of criminal law, procedure and evidence. Preference will be given to applicants with criminal paralegal and litigation support experience, and a college degree or certification in paralegal studies.

SALARY: Federal Defender salary plan grades 11 - 14. Employees are required to use Electronic Funds Transfer for payroll deposit.

BACKGROUND CHECKS: The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment. Employment will be considered provisional until a satisfactory background check is confirmed.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit resume and cover letter by August 31, 2012 to James Whalen, Federal Public Defender, 400 Locust Street, Suite 340, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
The Federal Public Defender is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

DLA Piper LLP - Litigation Paralegal Job Posting
Job description:

DLA Piper is currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal in our Florham Park, N.J. office. Under the supervision of attorneys, the Litigation Paralegal will prepare drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review, compile, analyze and summarize information, coordinate efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.

-Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings.

-Organizes all necessary documents for depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations; summarizes depositions and compiles key testimony into case database.

-Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews.

-Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, etc.

-Assists attorneys at depositions, hearing, trials or arbitrations

Experience:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and/or Paralegal Certificate. A minimum of five years as a litigation paralegal in a legal department or law firm required. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills as required to interact with staff, attorneys, clients and outside vendors. Candidates must have the ability to handle large volumes of work associated with matters, cases and transactions, and work well under deadlines. Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Must have experience with litigation technology, such as, eDiscovery, eRooms, cite-checking , blue booking , Summation, LiveNote, Concordance, and Relativity.

DLA Piper is a leader in the practice of law worldwide, with 4,200 lawyers in 77 offices located in 31 countries around the world. It has leading practices in Corporate and Finance, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Government Affairs and Real Estate. DLA Piper places a special emphasis on both diversity in the workplace and respect for the individual.

DLA Piper provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, including eligibility for year-end bonuses, profit sharing eligibility, a generous paid-time-off policy and a 401k plan. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews. The firm encourages ongoing personal development and supports a healthy work/life balance.

Please apply online: http://dlapiper.com

DLA Piper is an EEO/AA employer-M/F/D/V.

Gulf Coast Paralegal Association will be having a CP/CLA Review Class at Edison College, Gresham Hall in Fort Myers, Florida. The classes will start on July 14th for six Saturdays. For more information, please email Serena Collins at scollins@becker-poliakoff.com.