Integrity, excellence, teamwork and service. These values, among many, guide us in our everyday interactions and are the foundation of our success as a preeminent law firm. Essential in achieving excellence is the quality of the support provided to our team. Our goal is the delivery of the same high quality service and support to our attorneys and clients. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with an outstanding group of individuals, BrownWinick is the law firm for you. We are proud of our organization and believe we have achieved outstanding success through the talent and dedication of our employees.
BrownWinick is looking for unique individuals who share the firm’s philosophy to join our team. We seek individuals with superior credentials and excellent skills who will add to the energy and intellectual capability of the firm. Such characteristics may be illustrated by academic achievement or prior work experience. BrownWinick desires candidates who are self-motivated and dedicated to servicing our clients; we offer a unique practice in a friendly environment. At BrownWinick, you can look forward to a rewarding career where enthusiasm, professionalism and legal acumen are truly respected and appreciated.
At BrownWinick, we value the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and experiences. We seek to achieve a balance in our top candidates by hiring applicants with strong intellect, work experience and communication skills who are committed to the legal profession.
Administrative Roles
REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL:
The qualified applicant will have 3+ years of real estate experience, with experience as a paralegal or title closer preferred. Candidates must be self-directed and disciplined, have strong communication skills, and have experience supporting multiple individuals, including attorneys, lenders, realtors, and clients, on real estate transaction matters. Candidates must also observe confidentiality.
Summary Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, practice with a strong attention to detail and be highly motivated, must be proactive and conscientious, and must have the ability to work independently. The successful paralegal must possess strong analytical and technical skills with a particular focus on managing real estate projects.
Education/Skills/Abilities: Associate’s Degree and 3+ years of progressively responsible real estate experience. We strongly prefer experience with the Iowa Land Title Standards and Iowa Land Records online filing system; review and confirmation of legal descriptions; preparation of deeds, lease assignments, and related real estate conveyance documents; the review and analysis of real estate documentation, including abstracts, title opinions, title guaranty and title insurance commitments and related pro formas and settlement statements; and handling residential and commercial real estate closings, including the preparation of 1099s, settlement statements, and tax prorations, and review and preparation of closing checklists and binders. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and document management skills is a must. Proficient with other office-related equipment.
TAX RETURN PREPARER/REVIEWER (Seasonal – December-May)
Job description: A qualified applicant has 2-3 years of tax/accounting experience, in particular with preparing and/or reviewing federal and state income tax returns for businesses, individuals, and trusts as well as organizing and developing a supporting documentation/workpaper file for the returns, as needed, including reconciling bank and investment accounts. Some research may be necessary. Must be proactive and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities and assist in overall project management and tax filing compliance and maintenance. An ideal candidate has excellent communication and organizational skills, has attention to detail, and is highly motivated and conscientious. A successful candidate possesses strong analytical and technical skills.
Education/Skills/Abilities: Post-high school degree preferred and at least 2-3 years of progressively responsible tax/accounting experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, QuickBooks, and ProSystem tax preparation software is also preferred.
TAX RETURN PREPARER [For post-high school/undergrad] (Seasonal – December-May)
Job description: Prepare federal and state income tax returns for businesses, individuals, and trusts as well as organizing and developing a supporting documentation/workpaper file for the returns, as needed, including reconciling bank and investment accounts. Should be proactive and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities and assist in overall project management. An ideal candidate has excellent communication and organizational skills, has attention to detail, and is highly motivated and conscientious. Also possesses strong analytical and technical skills.
Education/Skills/Abilities: Required to have a high school degree and should have successfully completed a few post-secondary accounting/tax courses and/or have a few years of accounting/tax experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, QuickBooks, and tax preparation software is also preferred.