Legal Assistants/Paralegals

“At Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C., we strive to hire legal assistants/paralegals with the qualifications and experience to assist our attorneys in the preparatory work with cases assigned.  They may reserarch, investigate the facts of cases and ensure all relavent information is considered; draft pleadings and motions to be filed with the court; obtain affidavits and assist attorneys during trials or specialized in a practice area of the law.  Our goal at Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. is to find self motivated paralegals with a strong work ethic who enjoy working in the legal profession.”

Matthew Jacobson
Chair of the Professional Recruitment Committee

 

“Whitfield & Eddy attorneys are assisted by professional legal assistants (sometimes called paralegals) who have formal education in areas of the law and/or have passed a national two-day examination that establishes a standard for the profession. Legal assistants work closely with and under the supervision of our attorneys. They gather information, draft documents, assist attorneys during trial, and perform many client services that require a substantive knowledge of the law, as well as knowledge of the technology used to efficiently organize and present information. Their assistance allows more efficient use of our attorneys’ time and more cost-effective delivery of legal services. Needless to say, legal assistants play an important role in the practice of law at Whitfield & Eddy, P.LC.”

Maureen Roach Tobin

 What we look for:

• Excellent academic and professional career.
• Civility, integrity, and dedication to fostering a greater recognition of the honorable role of lawyers in society.
• Client development and service skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional, personal and intellectual development.

Our hiring practices:

Equal Employment Opportunity is both the policy and the practice of Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. Our policy of Equal Employment Opportunity is to:

• Recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender preference, age, disability or any other protected status.
• Ensure that all aspects of employment such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, promotions, terminations of employment and/or disciplinary actions are managed in accordance with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with known disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

What we offer our legal assistants/paralegals: *

Compensation

• Competitive salaries
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer profit sharing, safe harbor and matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependant care expenses
• Payroll and FSA reimbursement direct deposit
• Paid parking or mass transit

Paid Time Off

• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid or unpaid leave pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act

Insurance Benefits

• Group health, dental and vision insurance
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Group long-term disability insurance
• Professional liability insurance

Health and Wellness:

• On-site flu shots
• Employee assistance program

Professional Development

• Opportunities to work with attorneys in several practice groups and to find the areas of law that match your skills and interests
• Broad client base providing desirable volume and variety of work
• Tuition reimbursement for approved professional development courses
• Professional association dues
• Annual requirement of 1600 billable hours

Working Environment

• Regular firm social events (summer family picnic, community volunteer projects, holiday party, etc.)

* Please note that the benefits listed by Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. may be changed at any time without notice except for those notices that are required by law.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume or CV and a cover letter to:

Chair, Professional Recruitment Committee
PRCChair@whitfieldlaw.com
317 Sixth Ave., Suite 1200
Des Moines, IA 50309-4195
Fax: 515-246-1474