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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