We are looking for an experienced and proactive Chief of Staff to support the CEO of a fast-paced, results-driven legal organization in Omaha, Nebraska. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker capable of managing diverse responsibilities and ensuring seamless communication across the executive team. The position offers the opportunity to grow into a pivotal leadership role, contributing to the firm's continued success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the CEO’s podcast by booking guests, conducting research, and preparing show materials.<br>• Coordinate speaking engagements, including scheduling and overseeing all related travel arrangements.<br>• Provide daily briefings to the CEO, detailing calendar updates, project progress, executive communications, and upcoming events.<br>• Collaborate with the C-suite to align on organizational priorities and ensure smooth execution of initiatives.<br>• Represent the CEO in meetings when necessary, ensuring decisions align with organizational goals.<br>• Support the CEO in executing projects that drive business growth and operational excellence.<br>• Oversee external event planning and maintain a comprehensive 30-day calendar review.<br>• Foster a culture of accountability and integrity while embodying the organization's core values.<br>• Facilitate clear and effective communication across executive and departmental teams.<br>• Ensure high-quality deliverables and timely completion of strategic initiatives.
Our firm is currently seeking to add a Worker’s Compensation & Civil Litigation Associate Attorney in our Council Bluffs office. We are seeking an attorney with 2 to 5+ years of experience who has great litigation and trial skills, and is eager to put those skills to work. As a Worker’s Compensation/Civil Litigation Attorney, you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by highly experienced Work Comp/Civil Litigation Attorneys. You will learn different aspects of civil litigation & worker’s compensation, gain experience in trials, and will be working with a team of attorneys on a multitude of cases. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.<br><br>Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!<br><br>What you’ll do:<br>Collaboration: You will have the opportunity to work side by side with highly experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as a team.<br><br>Trial Prep: Collaborate with experienced litigation attorneys to prepare evidence, documents and presentations as you prepare for trial.<br><br>Attorney Responsibilities: You will be responsible for handling depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances as you grow and evolve in your legal career.<br><br>Create: You will work on drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.<br><br>What we’re looking for:<br>Two to five plus years of experience in the legal field<br><br>Working knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures<br><br>Strong analytical, communication and people skills<br><br>Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines<br><br>Excellent negotiation skills<br><br>Ability to work effectively with corporate professionals<br><br>Be committed to excellent performance<br><br>Excellent written and oral communication skills<br><br>Education and Qualifications:<br>A law degree from an ABA accredited law school<br><br>Actively licensed in Iowa<br><br>Ability to become licensed in Illinois, Kansas, Indiana, and Nebraska<br><br>About Us:<br>Our firm provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!<br><br>The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:<br><br>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance<br><br>Health Savings Account<br><br>Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)<br><br>Group Life/AD& D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits<br><br>Voluntary Life/AD& D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance<br><br>401(k) and Profit Sharing<br><br>Pet Insurance<br><br>Paid Maternity Leave<br><br>Wellness Program<br><br>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<br><br>Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays<br><br>$80,000 - $110,000 base salary; opportunity for bonus
