Legal Jobs in Hiawatha, Iowa

Job Title: Legal Assistant Company: Rush And Nicholson PLC Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: Legal Assistant Legal AssistantBusy personal and work injury firm has immediate opening for an experienced legal assistant with solid writing and organizational skills. Competitive salary offered to qualified candidate. Send resume to:Office ManagerRush and Nicholson PLCPO Box 637Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-0637 Category: Legal Support Workers

Job Title: Legal Secretary Company: OfficeTeam Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: Classification: TemporaryCompensation: Pay up to $14.0 per hourOur Reputable Legal Client is looking for a Litigation Legal Secretary to help with projects in their expanding office. You will be responsible for organizing and maintaining client files, so you must have previous experience dealing with pleadings, discovery, and briefs. This position could also include: calendaring, transcription, answering a multi line phone, and greeting incoming clients. Past litigation experience is required.OfficeTeam is the world's leader in specialized administrative staffing, offering job opportunities ranging from executive and administrative assistants to customer service representatives, receptionists and general office support. We are faster at finding our administrative professionals great job opportunities because our staffing managers connect with nearly 90,000 hiring managers in North America every single week. Additionally, our relationships with top companies in more than 300 locations worldwide ensure you enjoy competitive training, benefits and compensation packages. Don't just take our word for it. In 2010 FORTUNER magazine again ranked us #1 in our industry on the list of 'World's Most Admired Companies' (FORTUNE, March 22, 2010). Nine out of 10 of our clients and candidates would recommend our service to a colleague. Apply now or contact your local OfficeTeam branch at Register to View or visit to find out more about this job and other job opportunities. OfficeTeam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Required Skills: Basic Office Skills, Files, Switchboard Phones up to 10 Lines, Scheduling Apt / Calendar Management, Data Entry Alphanumeric, Basic Microsoft Excel, Intermediate Microsoft Word, Advanced Microsoft Outlook

Job Title: Legal Assistant Company: Arenson AND Maas, Plc Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: Legal Assistant Part-Time Legal Assistant Part-Time Legal Assistant needed for small law firm in Cedar Rapids. The firm needs someone who will be able to work 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. On occasion the person may be asked to work more than 20 hr per week, potentially up to 40. The ideal candidate should be polished, well spoken, intelligent, polite and able to manage multiple tasks with grace and efficiency. Duties will include clerical work, scheduling, case and file management, some interaction with clients, answering phones and various projects. Must have the ability to anticipate, learn, and to be able to organize and deal with multiple issues simultaneously. Prior experience in a law firm is a plus. Requirements for the candidate:Excellent organizational skills, with superb attention to detailQuick learning and excellent multi-tasking skillsProficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)Ready to manage a wide array of roles in a small office environment2+ years administrative/legal/office experience requiredHigh degree of professionalism, communication skills and ability to effectively manage timeMust be self motivated and driven to take initiativeProfessional demeanor and attire Compensation: Hourly - $10.00-$15.00 (based on experience) Interested applicants should email questions and/or resumes to Heather at: or Call Register to View ext 1. Category: Legal Support Workers

Job Title: Corporate Counsel Company: Clipper Windpower Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: The position will be one of first in-house counsel positions following recent creation of a Legal Department and will report directly to the General Counsel. The attorney would be responsible for preparing, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements (particularly supply, service and logistics agreements), coordinating resolution of vendor warranty claims, managing commercial litigation, reviewing marketing materials and providing counsel in various substantive areas of the law, including antitrust, export/import and FCPA/anti-bribery. Significant interaction with all levels of management and key functions such as finance, supply chain and commercial operations. Should be an experienced and accomplished lawyer with at least 5 years experience and impeccable credentials, including at least 3 years with a leading law firm. Previous in-house experience with a manufacturing or technology company a plus. Must have superior legal and business judgment, strong leadership skills and be a strong and proactive individual contributor who enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to reach consensus among individuals and groups. Must possess exceptional communication, organizational and time management skills.

Job Title: Legal Assistant Company: Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: Legal Assistant/Office Administrator Growing Coralville law office has an opening for full-time Legal Assistant/Office Administrator. Successful candidate will work primarily in the areas of real estate, probate, taxes, business and estate planning laws and will handle most of the office administration. Attention to detail, organization, ability to work independently, and ability to work well with clients are key components for hiring. Salary commensurate with experience.Please send resume to: 1150 5th Street, Suite 280Coralville, Iowa 52241

Job Title: Legal Assistant Company: Confidential Location: Waterloo, IA Description: Legal Legal Assistant Attorney with primarily litigation practice seeks person for full-time position primarily as paralegal. Secretarial skills would be helpful along with Powerpoint, Westlaw and WordPerfect experience. Send resume and cover letter to: P.O. Box 957, Waterloo, IA 50704

Job Title: Paralegal / Legal Assistant Company: Confidential Location: Davenport, IA Description: Davenport-based general practice law firm is seeking a full-time legal assistant with 5 years experience. Candidate must have strong computer skills, be very organized, have strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, work well with a variety of people and work well under pressure. Prefer experience in bankruptcy, family law, real estate, and civil litigation. Competitive salary, based on experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resumes as a PDF or Word Attachment to: Register to View

Job Title: Legal Secretary Company: OfficeTeam Location: Davenport, IA Description: Legal Talent - we want to speak with you! OfficeTeam has an immediate opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant with litigation experience. This person will be working with a high volume litigation attorney. This is an exciting opportunity to create a solid organizational structure within a fast-growing firm with competitive compensation and benefits! As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will field phone calls, create correspondence, filing, faxing, calendar management, prepare case files, transcribe, and perform daily administrative support.

Job Title: Senior IP Attorney Company: John Deere Location: Moline, IL Description: John Deere combines innovation and technology to produce exceptional equipment and services that delight our customers. We are a world leader in providing advanced products and services for agriculture, forestry, construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. An emphasis on work-life balance and a values-based culture that encourages professional development and community involvement make John Deere a great place to work.Our Global Law Services organization provides key legal resources for the JohnDeere enterprise, charged with the task of providing representation for the company regarding various products and services in our domestic and global markets. These legal counsel opportunities can range from Human Resources/Compliance, Patent, Trademark and Corporate Securities to Product Liability. No matter what the topic, our legal team ensures the JohnDeere team continues to operate with integrity.What Youll DoAs a member of the Global Law Services team, you will provide research, legal and/or Intellectual Property counsel, recommendations, and alternatives for the more significant legal questions and issues specifically relating to software and other relevant technologies. In addition, you will:Draft, negotiate, and/or file legal briefs and documents including patent applications, opinions, contracts, notices, agreements, registrations, and licenses.Represent the company in negotiating business transactions with third parties and their counsel to reach agreement on business transactions.Manage litigation and commercial matters to ensure the Companys legal rights are pursued and achieved.Work closely with senior management to evaluate the legal impact of major decisions.Stay current on emerging trends in the law through continuing legal education, reading, professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.