Employment Law and Litigation Paralegal

Casey's•Ankeny, IA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Casey's is hiring an Employment Law and Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks that advance the needs of Casey’s Business Units, under direct supervision. The Paralegal I assists with document preparation, basic legal and factual research, and information gathering while developing foundational knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and department processes. This position works onsite five days per week.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one year of experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, or related role.
Working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, legal terminology, policies, rules, and regulations relevant to the assigned practice area.
Understanding of, or ability to learn, legal procedures for preparing, processing, filing, and recording legal documents and records.
Strong interpersonal skills and clear, professional verbal and written communication.
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Effective time management skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
Willingness to follow direction, learn new legal concepts, and seek clarification when needed.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications or similar software.
Ability to work onsite five days per week.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical and research support to attorneys, including document preparation, organization, and review.
Conduct basic legal and factual research and assist with gathering and organizing information, documents, and materials under close attorney supervision.
Prepare routine and standard legal documents using established templates and procedures for attorney review.
Draft correspondence, memorandums, and routine reports for attorney review and approval.
Assist with the initial review of transactional legal documents prepared by external parties and summarize findings for the assigned attorney.
Draft responses to internal and external requests for documents or information under attorney direction.
Support the resolution of routine legal issues by following defined processes and escalating questions as needed.
Perform basic calculations and compile information accurately for use by attorneys and other stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.