Paralegal jobs in Davenport, IA

Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Paralegal - Workers' Compensation
  • Hupy and Abraham S C
  • Davenport, IA FULL_TIME
  • Hupy and Abraham, S.C., a personal injury law firm headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, is looking for a motivated litigation Paralegal to join the workers' compensation team in our Davenport, IA office.

    A career at Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is very rewarding, helping injured clients navigate through the complicated insurance and litigation process to get what they deserve.

    Our Paralegals are responsible for a substantive amount of legal work in a fast-paced environment. Please review the following responsibilities and requirements prior to applying.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Prepare, file and serve all pleadings and other court documents in litigation
    • Review pleadings and other documents filed by opposing counsel and other parties in litigation
    • Prepare and coordinate discovery requests and responses
    • Proof reading documents and letters
    • Order and review medical records
    • Schedule depositions, mediations, expert witness testimony, etc. . .
    • Keep managing attorney(s) informed of all developments and actions taken in a case
    • Manage and coordinate schedule and deadlines for all cases assigned to managing attorney
    • Maintain positive relations with clients through regular communication

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Bachelor or Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate and 1-5 years of experience in workers' compensation (preferably), personal injury and/or insurance defense litigation.
    • High level of knowledge regarding key legal concepts
    • Demonstrated superior customer service skills
    • Innovative problem resolution and analytical skills
    • Ability to work independently
    • Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast paced/dynamic environment
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Computer experience should include knowledge of Outlook and Word
    • High level of professionalism and confidentiality

    BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • 401(k) Plan
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) for Holidays, Vacation, & Personal Time

    Founded in 1969 in Milwaukee, personal injury law firm Hupy and Abraham, S.C. has a record of success, collecting over $1 billion for over 70,000 satisfied clients. With 11 offices in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, the firm has a reputation of providing sound legal representation to accident victims and giving back to the community. The firm has donated more than $1 Million to thousands of charitable organizations.

    Hupy and Abraham has received top rankings from national professional organizations and is voted best by the public. The firm and its staff have received over 250 awards praising its service and dedication to the legal field.

    Prospective candidates are encouraged to note that Hupy and Abraham, S.C. participate in E-Verify, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining a legal and compliant workforce. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our hiring process, we perform pre-employment background checks.

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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,019 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Rock Island,...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TRAVEL NURSE RN - CVICU - $2,025 TO $2,087 PER WEEK IN DAVENPORT, IA
  • Focus Staff
  • Davenport, IA
  • Focus Staff is seeking a CVICU Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Davenport, IA. The ideal candidate will have at...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $45-46 per hour
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Davenport, IA
  • Premier Medical Staffing is seeking a local contract Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Davenport, Iowa. ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TRAVEL NURSE RN - MED/SURG - $2,117 TO $2,182 PER WEEK IN ROCK ISLAND, IL
  • Focus Staff
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Focus Staff is seeking a Med Surg Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Rock Island, IL. The ideal candidate will ha...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,660 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Davenport, IA
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Davenport, Iowa. Job D...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Assistant
  • Vollertsen, Britt & Gorsline, P.C.
  • Davenport, IA
  • Job Description Job Description Established law firm and title company is currently seeking a detail-oriented and self-m...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Oncology Med Surg - $2,064 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinoi...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,064 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinois. Job De...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Davenport's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.542982, −90.590745. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 65.08 square miles (168.56 km2), of which 62.95 square miles (163.04 km2) is land and 2.13 square miles (5.52 km2) is water. Davenport is located approximately 170 miles (270 km) west of Chicago and 170 miles (270 km) east of the Iowa state capital of Des Moines. The city is located about 200 miles (320 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri, and 265 miles (426 km) southeast of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Farmland surrounds Davenport, outsid...
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Income Estimation for Paralegal jobs
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Davenport, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

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