Careers

Heidman Law Firm is committed to seeking and retaining high-quality attorneys. Graduating law school students and practicing attorneys licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota who are interested in joining the Heidman Law Firm team are encouraged to apply.

Associate attorneys at Heidman Law Firm receive mentoring in several ways as they develop their practice. A team of Partners provides regular training and guidance. Each Associate is also paired with a Partner for one-on-one mentoring. Heidman prides itself on having an open-door policy so that Associates are comfortable working closely with Partners, Associates, staff, and other members of the Heidman team.

Associates have many opportunities to expand and build their skills in critical thinking and legal analysis through research and writing. In addition, Associates routinely have direct client interaction, spend time in the courtroom, and are exposed to a variety of legal matters. Associates are actively involved in client matters and are given a good deal of responsibility. At the same time, Associates are granted flexibility and autonomy in managing their workload and developing their skills and practice. Each Associate is hired with the expectation that he or she will become a Partner with the firm in the future. 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and transcript (for law students) by mail or email to:

Michelle Beckner, Heidman Law Firm
1128 Historic Fourth Street
P.O. Box 3086
Sioux City, Iowa 51102
Careers@​heidmanlaw.​com  

Heidman Law Firm regularly hires 1L and 2L law students for summer clerkships.

The Summer Clerk Program at Heidman Law Firm strives to provide Summer Clerks with hands-on and varied experiences throughout the firm’s practice areas. This is a great way for law students to begin to identify their favorite practice areas. Like Associates, each Summer Clerk is paired with a Partner for individual mentoring. Summer Clerks participate in all Associate trainings and activities while they are with the firm so they can get a real feel for what being an Associate at Heidman would be like. There are also opportunities for social activities throughout the summer. 

If you would like to be considered for the Heidman Law Firm Summer Clerk Program, you are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume, cover letter, and transcript by mail or email to:

Michelle Beckner, Heidman Law Firm
1128 Historic Fourth Street
P.O. Box 3086
Sioux City, Iowa 51102
Careers@​heidmanlaw.​com 

It’s no secret that our administrators, assistants, paralegals, and other team members play a critical role in Heidman Law Firm’s success. At Heidman Law Firm, we are committed to seeking and retaining high-quality support and administrative team members. We offer a full benefits package and competitive salary.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Legal Administrative Assistant

Reports directly to Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for:

• Provide general legal secretarial support to assigned attorney(s), including, but not limited to, transcription and other document preparation in Word, proofreading, copying, scanning, faxing, mailing/​shipping, filing, and telephone support.

• Maintain attorney’s calendar.

• Ongoing maintenance of case lists

• Open, sort, scan, and deliver mail.

• Serve as notary public.

• Schedule conference rooms for attorneys’ meetings with receptionist. Set up beverages and food as required. Clean conference room after meetings.

• Ensure that attorney(s) have necessary office supplies.

• Back up other secretaries when needed.

• Back up reception desk when needed. 

• Provide new file information and file information updates to ensure file opening and proper conflicts checks.

• Organize and close out files. Assist in transfer of files to storage. Assist in document disposal.

• Work with accounting personnel as needed.

• Communicate regularly with coworkers using Outlook email.

• Comply with firm policies and procedures.

• Attend staff meetings.

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Respond in a courteous and helpful manner to all client and firm concerns.

• Protect confidential information at all times. Adherence to attorney code of ethics.

• Perform other duties as assigned by attorneys or Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications:

• AA Degree preferred, or relative experience required.

Physical Requirements (essential functions):

• Ability to consistently sit, reach, grasp and pinch in relationship to tasks associated with clerical duties and answering the phones.
• Ability to consistently do intense visual work with a high level of concentration when proofreading and filing documents, and other detail-oriented tasks.
• Ability to consistently communicate effectively when relying on messages and interacting with clients, attorneys and coworkers.
• Ability to frequently deliver documents, files, mail, messages, etc. to appropriate attorney(s), and departments.
• Ability to occasionally transport materials weighing up to fifty (50) pounds throughout the building.
• Ability to occasionally travel to required locations throughout the city.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Accounting Assistant

Reports directly to Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for general assistance in day-to-day financial operations of the firm, including, but not limited to:

• Perform file management within firm systems
  • Perform conflict checks in system.
  • Open new clients and matters in system.
• Assist with payroll processing as requested
  • Track paid time off, holiday time, overtime, and time without pay.
  • Assist with monthly attorney distribution checks including calculation of deductions.
  • Pay state and federal payroll taxes; prepare and submit related reports.
  • Report payroll statistics to U.S. Department of Labor.
  • Produce W‑2’s and related reports.
• Assist with accounts payable tasks as requested 
  • Processing check requests, expense and vendor checks.
  • Post expenses to client files and expenses accounts.
  • Scan checks and necessary documents for retention purposes.
  • Track mileage reimbursements.
  • Reconcile checking, trust, and all other bank accounts.
  • Track South Dakota sales tax: prepare report and pay taxes.
  • Administer and disburse petty cash.
  • Track 1099 vendors and payment information, produce 1099’s
• Assist with accounts receivable and billing tasks as requested
  • Processing electronic billing to insurance clients.
  • Daily receipts.
  • Receive client payments by phone, enter into payment system.
  • Printing invoice audit reports.
  • Sending out of client statements, folding and stuffing envelopes.
  • Collecting and tracking casual for a cause donations.
• Assist with printing of monthly reports including 
  • Payroll Summary, Deposit Detail, Income Statement, Checkbook Register, and General Ledger, keep in organized reference books.
  • Running monthly closing on system.
  • Prepare and collect year-end data for firm accountant.
• Troubleshoot all accounting problems upon request.
• Communicate regularly with coworkers using Outlook email.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Always protect confidential information. Adherence to attorney code of ethics.
• Always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. Respond in a courteous and helpful manner to all client and firm concerns.
• Back up Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialists.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree (preferred) or AA Degree required.
• At least one year of experience in bookkeeping/​accounting.

Physical Requirements (essential functions):

• Ability to consistently sit, reach, grasp, and pinch in relationship to tasks associated with bookkeeping duties.
• Ability to consistently do intense visual work with a high level of concentration doing detail-oriented tasks.
• Ability to consistently communicate effectively when interacting with clients, vendors, attorneys and coworkers.
• Ability to frequently deliver documents, files, mail, messages, etc. to appropriate attorney(s), and departments.
• Ability to occasionally transport materials weighing up to fifty (50) pounds throughout the building and outside the building, when needed.
• Ability to occasionally travel to required locations throughout the city.

Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the firm. Nothing stated in this job description implies or creates a contract between the firm and an employee. All employment with the firm is at will and subject to the firm’s then-current policy.

Interested in being part of our team? Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by mail or email to:

Michelle Beckner, Heidman Law Firm
1128 Historic Fourth Street
P.O. Box 3086
Sioux City, Iowa 51102
Careers@​heidmanlaw.​com