Employment Law and Litigation Paralegal

Casey's; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401k company match up to 6%

Vacation & sick time

Paid holidays

Onsite Child Development Center

Job summary

Casey’s is seeking an Employment Law and Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks. You will assist with document preparation, routine research, and information gathering while learning legal procedures and department processes.

Key responsibilities include drafting documents, preparing memorandums, reviewing transactional documents, and maintaining accurate records under attorney supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, or related role.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to learn legal terminology, policies, rules, and regulations relevant to the assigned area.
• Familiarity with procedures for preparing, processing, filing, and recording legal documents.

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 under close attorney supervision.
• Prepare routine and standard legal documents using established templates.
• Draft correspondence, memorandums, and routine reports for attorney review and approval.
• Assist with initial review of transactional legal documents and summarize findings for the attorney.
• Draft responses to requests for documents or information under attorney direction.
• Support resolution of routine legal issues by following defined processes and escalating questions as needed.
• Perform basic calculations and compile information for attorneys and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full-Time Part-Time Designation

Full-time

Job Description

Casey's is looking for anEmployment Law and Litigation Paralegal to join our team! In this role, you’ll support attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks that help 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 in legal procedures, terminology, and department processes.

Key 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.

What you can expect when you join the Casey's Team:

• A transformative culture putting service first and taking pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other.
• We’re here for families! Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, employee stock purchase program, charitable giving programs, parental leave AND an onsite Child Development Center.
• Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, volunteer time, and an onsite cafeteria.
• Dress for your day dress code, jeans are welcome!
• The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost our small company feel. Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved and accessible!
• What are you waiting for? Come be a part of a company that is growing, transforming and is here for good!

Compensation:

Starting pay range: $28 - $38 per hour.Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity.This position is eligible for an annual cash bonus based on company performance. Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, or related role.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• 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 with clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills with the 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.