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Legal Secretary

Mark Gray Law, PLC
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Mark Gray Law is seeking a legal secretary to join our boutique law firm for a full-time, in-office role. The primary responsibility of this legal secretary position is to support lawyers in the areas of estate planning, business, and real estate law; and will routinely assist with trust administration and probate matters. A person in this position must be able to demonstrate professional integrity, attention to detail, and good judgment. A professional image, excellent communication and strong organizational skills are required. In addition, this position requires being responsible, dependable, and highly motivated; possessing a great work attitude; and being a team player.

Qualifications:

1. Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with the lawyer(s) and co-workers as a team.

2. Three years of secretarial experience in a document intensive, detail-oriented environment preferred.

3. Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.

4. Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation.

5. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

6. Ability to analyze and resolve routine administrative conflicts.

7. Ability to organize both electronic and hardcopy data and documents.

8. Ability to pay close attention to detail, work with deadlines and changing priorities, and to anticipate requirements in the practice areas described.

9. Proven ability to be flexible, customer service oriented, and independent while, clearly communicating with the team.

10. Ability to take direction, accept responsibility for assigned tasks and learn from problematic situations when they occur.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Mayra Loera at loera@markgraylawplc.com. All inquiries are confidential.

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Secretarial : 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Ankeny, IA 50023 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $30

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