Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa, USA at State of Iowa – Executive Branch
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a paralegal to join its internal legal team! This position will work closely with HHS’s internal counsel as they support HHS’s staff in their administration of the Agency’s many crucial programs. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and will enjoy working as part of a dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
This position will play an integral role on our team and will be responsible for the following duties:
Assisting with drafting legal notices, affidavits, letters, memorandums, and other agency documents for use in agency litigation, administrative actions, reports, or briefings.
Preparing drafts of pleadings, motions, and discovery related to agency cases, administrative actions, tort claims, and employee grievances.
Conducting basic legal research and compiling that research for use by the legal team and HHS leadership.
Assisting with legal research or review during legislative session.
Assisting with tracking case documentation, meeting minutes, and other forms of communication.
Assisting with compilation and review of documentation for response to subpoenas, open records requests, and other inquiries. Assisting with the review and redaction of documents in accordance with state and federal law, compilation of privilege logs, and transfer of documents to the requesting entity.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited paralegal program OR experience equal to 2 years of full-time work as a paralegal or similar support capacity under the supervision of a practicing attorney.
Benefits:
We have a great total compensation package for our full-time employees, including:
Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)
Sick Leave (144 hours/year)
Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
For additional information on benefits .
Background Checks:
Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa TDD).
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit (Use the “Apply for this Job” box below)..
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services – Compliance.
Candidates must follow the instructions in the “To Apply” section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.
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Title: Paralegal
Company: State of Iowa – Executive Branch
Location: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
