Paralegal
Athene Holding · West Des Moines, IA
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Legal Support Specialist We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations. This role supports the Legal Department in advising Operations, Sales, Compliance, and other business units on a broad range of legal matters involving retail annuities, pension-risk transfer group annuity contracts, and structured settlement annuities. Responsibilities include providing legal support for new business processing, contract administration, claims handling, structured settlement transactions, and other operational matters related to these products. The position involves conducting legal research, analyzing statutory and regulatory requirements, reviewing legal and business documentation, and providing recommendations to attorneys and business stakeholders. The role also requires interpreting court orders, settlement agreements, and qualified assignment documentation, while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Success in this role requires strong analytical and research capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments while managing a high volume of time-sensitive matters with accuracy and professionalism. Accountabilities: Under direction of supervising paralegal: • Review, investigate, and respond to legal referrals and inquiries from Operations, Sales, Compliance, Product Development, and other business units. • Perform legal research and analysis of statutory, regulatory, contractual, and general business matters, and summarize findings. • Review settlement documentation related to structured settlement annuities and confirm compliance with Internal Revenue Code. • Interpret legal decisions and analyze legal documents, including contracts and correspondence. • Support cross-functional initiatives and provide guidance on legal issues impacting annuity products. • Assist with implementation of process improvements and best practices. • Maintain legal reference materials, including 50-state surveys. • Produce accurate, high-quality work while managing multiple matters. • Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organization. Qualifications and Experience: • 3+ years of relevant experience in legal research, paralegal support, legal operations, or a related legal environment, including experience reviewing and interpreting legal documents, conducting research, and analyzing information to support attorneys or business partners; or relevant experience. • Work effectively as a member of a legal team, including colleagues in other areas of the Company. • Effective written and oral communication skills. • Proficiency with Company technology, including software and databases. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Strong legal research and analytical skills with the ability to make decisions based upon legal research in a timely manner, including but not limited to: • Interpret legal decisions, including examining and processing a variety of legal documents • Conduct research, analysis and evaluation of data in response to complex or sensitive requests or other legal documents and correspondence • Search and review legal references, case files, and other sources for information and data required by attorneys • Demonstrate strong work ethic with attention to detail, along with a high degree of professional ethics and integrity. • Self-motivated with an ability to work independently on projects with minimal supervision. • Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize, and manage all matters and assigned tasks in a timely manner. • Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to establish, develop and manage effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, act as a liaison with and communicate complex legal matters to various business partners. • Ability to adapt to change and deal with adversity. • Bachelor's degree, associate degree, paralegal certification, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene. Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans. Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Student Support Caregiver - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
Milton Hershey School · West Des Moines, IA
Description:Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students. MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students' academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential. Responsibilities include: • Providing daily supervision and mentorship • Managing household routines and student schedules • Administering medications and ensuring student wellness • Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students • Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel • Overseeing budgeting and household reporting Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home. Benefits include: • Salary: $46,917.00 per person (approximately $180,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more) • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings • Relocation assistance and paid training provided • Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year Qualifications: • Experience working or volunteering with youth • This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years • Both spouses must be age 27 or older • No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home • Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty • Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed • Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans • Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited) • High school diploma or GED required • Ability to lift to 50 lbs. • Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visitwww.mhskids.org.
Program Supervisor
Sevita · West Des Moines, IA
REM Community Services,a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. Program Supervisor Temporary role and will be considered a float Program Supervisor during timeframe. This position requires someone who has has a Drivers License for at least 1 year (post permit) and a clean driving record that meets Sevita's insurability policy. Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Look no further! This role is critical to our success. As a mission-driven organization, we are intensely focused on expanding access to services and developing new and more effective ways of delivering supports and services to individuals with a range of intellectual and developmental disabilities. • Facilitate the implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and participate in a range of administrative duties including staff hiring, training, scheduling, and oversight. • Supervise a team of Caregivers supporting individuals we serve in the program. • Provide support to individuals receiving services including: assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care. • Duties are split between providing direct support, professional or program activities, and supervision. • Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. Qualifications: • High School diploma or equivalent. • One year related work experience. • Must be 18 years or older. • Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance. • Other licensure or certification where required by regulatory authority. • Excellent communication skills with an ability to establish rapport with team members and those we serve. • Strong organizational abilities to ensure staffing and schedules are maintained. • This is a great opportunity to gain supervisory skills and experience while still directly making a difference in the lives of the people we serve on a daily basis. Why Join Us? • Hourly rate $18.25 • Temporary opportunity as role will be a float Program Supervisor • Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers. • Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. • Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles Come join our amazing team of committed and caring professionals.Apply Today! Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Grocery Delivery Driver - Onboarding Immediately
Spark Driver · West Des Moines, IA
Want to be your own boss? With the Spark Driver™ app, you can make some extra cash by shopping and delivering for customers of Walmart and other local businesses. Available in more than 3,650 cities and all 50 states, the Spark Driver platform makes it possible for you to reach thousands of custom
88M Truck Driver
Army National Guard · West Des Moines, IA
Experience in driver education. Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with trucking, moving, or bus companies as a tractor, trailer, heavy truck, or bus driver. Job training for a Truck Driver consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll