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Legal Assistant

Location: Des Moines Job Type: Full-Time Date Posted: 6/23/2026 Career Category: Professionals & Staff Summary: Seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy and professional practice.

This position provides administrative and legal support in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

 

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and other materials.
  • Maintain electronic and physical client files, ensuring documents are organized and readily accessible.
  • Manage attorney calendars, appointments, deadlines, and scheduling needs.
  • Assist with drafting routine correspondence and legal documents.
  • Coordinate meetings, calls, travel arrangements, and communications with clients and third parties.
  • Process, organize, and route incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Assist with document management, filing, and records maintenance.
  • Support attorneys with matter management, including tracking deadlines and follow-up tasks.
  • Assist with court filings, legal calendaring, and document management functions as needed.
  • Provide exceptional client service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Perform other administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  • Three or more years of legal assistant, legal secretary, or legal administrative experience preferred. An Associate's degree and strong administrative experience will also be considered.
  • Excellent drafting, proofreading, grammar, and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting attorneys in litigation, real estate, lending, or other legal practice areas.

 

This is a full-time, on-site position. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We offer the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative and professional environment.

 

 


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Legal Assistant

Date Posted: June 23, 2026
Location: Des Moines
Summary: Seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy and professional practice.