Paralegal

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Health Insurance

Vacation Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Working Environment

Job summary

Iowa Department of Revenue invites applications for a Paralegal to support the Property Assessment Appeals Board. The role includes legal research, document review, and records management, while drafting communications and preparing case files for hearings.

You will attend hearings, record minutes, and act as the main point of contact with auditors, attorneys, and taxpayers to clarify issues related to property assessment appeals. A paralegal program or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited paralegal program or equivalent experience.
• Two years of paralegal or similar support work under an attorney.
• Eligibility to work in Iowa and successful background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with legal research and document review tasks.
• Maintain and process case files; respond to requests and collect records.
• Assist in drafting and proofreading various communications.
• Attend hearings and record minutes for file accuracy.
• Serve as primary contact with auditors, attorneys, and taxpayers for clarification on appeals.

Skills

Legal research

Records management

Drafting communications

Hearings support

Auditor/taxpayer liaison

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

The Iowa Department of Revenue Property Assessment Appeals Board (PAAB) is seeking a Paralegal.

PAAB hears appeals of property assessments and equalization orders following decisions from local boards of review. PAAB does not value property or independently investigate assessments. PAAB is not part of your local assessor's office or board of review.

In this position you will:

• Work with attorneys to perform legal research and assist with duties such as document review and records collection
• Provide support by maintaining and processing records, responding to requests, preparing case files as needed
• Assist in drafting and proofing a variety of communications
• Attend hearings and record minutes
• Act as the primary point of contact with auditors, attorneys, and taxpayers to provide clarification on issues related to property assessment appeals

Employer Highlights

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.

A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate.

Effective July 1st, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Graduation from an accredited paralegal program;

OR

Two years of full-time work experience as a paralegal or in a similar support capacity under the supervision of a practicing attorney.