Paralegal Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4843407) Apply  Paralegal Salary $45,864.00 - $67,974.40 Annually Location Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-02400 Agency 625 Iowa Department of Revenue Opening Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date 3/3/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact Samantha Basar samantha.basar@iowa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description The Iowa Department of Revenue Property Assessment Appeals Board (PAAB) is seeking aParalegal. 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. Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited paralegal program; OR experience equal to two years of full-time work as a paralegal or a similar support capacity under the supervision of a practicing attorney. 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Your success is our priority! 01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa. + Yes - I understand and agree. + No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq? + No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq + Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq 03 Have you graduated from an accredited paralegal program? + Yes + No 04 How many years do you have of full-time work as a paralegal or a similar support capacity under the supervision of a practicing attorney? + I do not have any of the identified experience + Less than two years of the identified experience + Two years or more of the identified experience Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 625 Iowa Department of Revenue Address Hoover State Office Building, 4th Floor 1305 E Walnut St Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 Website https://revenue.iowa.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email