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Legal Assistant / Office Assistant

Peters & Longmuir, PLC
Independence, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

Immediate opening:

Established Independence Law Firm seeking Legal Assistant. Will work directly with our Senior Attorney working primarily on Estate Planning, and Probate. Will also be responsible for light bookkeeping duties utilizing Quickbooks and Quickbooks payroll. Must have familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Experience in a Law Office setting and accounting background would be preferred. This person will share responsibility for incoming phone calls, scheduling appointments, and greeting our clients. Must have strong organizational skills and be able to work without supervision. Previous office, secretary, accounting or clerical experience required.

Flexible hours, 3/4 to full time. Normal hours will be 8:30-4:30 with a lunch break, but we are willing to work around personal scheduling issues as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Experience:

  • general office: 1 year (Required)
  • Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
  • Bookkeeping or Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Independence, IA 50644 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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