• Legal Assistant (Paralegal Preferred)

    Aston Carter (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Injury Litigation Focus

    About the Firm:

    Join a growing law firm specializing in workers' compensation and personal injury litigation. With a collaborative team of 17–20 professionals and plans for expansion, this is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence

    + Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and track deadlines

    + Organize and maintain case files and legal records

    + Summarize medical records and other case-related documentation

    + Handle medical billing and related administrative tasks

    + Provide general clerical and legal support to attorneys and staff

    Required Skills & Experience:

    + Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal

    + Strong background in litigation support, particularly in personal injury or workers' compensation

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

    + Solid understanding of legal terminology, contracts, and billing practices

    + Excellent time management and organizational skills

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

    + Degree preferred but not required

    Preferred Skills:

    + Legal administrative support

    + File management and document preparation

    + Experience with legal billing systems

    + Familiarity with medical records and summarization

    + Knowledge of legal procedures and court filing processes

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.