Legal Jobs in Waterloo, Iowa

Job Title: Legal Secretary Company: Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Description: Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC has an opening for a Legal Secretary. Prior legal experience required. Send letter and resume to: Attention: Cheyrl HinesSimmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC115 3rd Street SE, Suite 1200Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

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: 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: IA - Ames - ATTORNEY/CONTRACT LAW Company: Counsel.Net Location: Ames, IA Description: Supervisory Contract Specialist, GS-1102-09/11Duties: Exercises warranted procurement authority in purchasing openmarket equipment, supplies, services and construction up to $1,000,000;and Federal Supply Schedule contract equipment and services usingcontracting procedures in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).Initiates and creates pre-solicitation public notices for purchases over$100,000 using Federal Business Opportunities (FBO). Monitors the FARfor changes and the most current clauses to be included in Requests ForQuotations/Contracts. Notifies and provides interpretation for sectionmembers when necessary. Provides supervisory functions such asperformance management, hiring, disciplinary actions, leave approval anddaily oversight of subordinates.Responsible for monitoring, negotiating adjustments, assessing penaltiesfor nonperformance and gathers facts and data needed to resolve formaldisputes and protests of large and/or complex laboratory needscontracts. Recommends and ensures at least one small, disadvantaged andone woman-owned business is solicited on all competitive actions.Actively supporting efforts to meet the annual small, disadvantaged, andwomen-owned business goals. Meets with local, small, disadvantaged, andwomen-owned businesses, professional associations, organizations, andIndian tribal councils to apprise them of the organization's programneeds. Provides oversight and guidance to technical personnel involvedin the development of statements of work. Works with contractors andpotential bidders to identify possible methods to meet government needs.Assures adequacy of information and secures necessary justifications,clearances, and approvals. Determines the most advantageous andappropriate time to solicit bids. Evaluates proposals received based onevaluation criteria in solicitations, cost and delivery date, andbidders' capacity to perform and comply with contract clauses andspecifications. Coordinates with technical specialists (e.g., Directors,Engineers, Research Leaders, Section Heads, Contractors, etc.) on bidsamples and evaluation of proposals. Awards contracts within the limitsof warrant, and evaluates protests. Awards contract documents inaccordance with FAR and within warranted authority.Qualifications:To qualify, candidate MUST meet all qualification requirements by theclosing date of the announcement.Basic requirement:A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a majorin any field;ORB. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the followingfields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing,economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, ororganization and management.In addition to meeting the basic requirement listed above, Applicantscan qualify by meeting either the EDUCATION requirements specified belowor the specialized experience.Education:GS-09: 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduateeducation or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics,industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizationand management.GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading tosuch a degree in one or a combination of the following fields:accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics,industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizationand management.Transcripts are required if:The position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specificfield to be basically qualified.This education must have been successfully completed and obtained froman accredited school, college, or university. For more information onsubmitting transcripts, click: TranscriptsSpecialized experience at the GS-09/11 grade levels: Applicants musthave one year of specialized experience equivalent in level ofdifficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in the FederalService. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:Negotiating and awarding contracts, contract modifications, and/orsubcontracts. Administering the terms and conditions of contracts,including such aspects as preparing contract modifications, evaluationof performance under the contract, and contract termination. Formulatingpolicies and procedures for the acquisition of goods or services,participating in procurement management reviews and contract clearance,or developing positions on claims and protests related to contracts.Currently holds a federal procurement warrant for at least $500,000, orhas held such a warrant within the last 3 years.Combination of education experience at the GS-09/11 grade levels:Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed post-highschool education and specialized experience to meet total qualificationrequirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent toqualify an applicant for that grade level.FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS JOB AND TO APPLY PLEASE GO TO http://www.hound.com