Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation
West Des Moines, IA | $60,000–$70,000/year | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
A well-established law firm in the West Des Moines area is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support its litigation practice. This is a full-time, in-office opportunity for someone with prior litigation experience who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports
- Manage attorney calendars, court dates, appointments, deadlines, and reminders
- Prepare and file legal documents with courts and government agencies
- Maintain organized electronic and physical client files
- Coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other case-related events
- Assist with client communications, intake, and case management
- Process mail, invoices, and other administrative documentation
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys and the litigation team
Qualifications
- 3+ years of legal administrative/secretarial experience strongly preferred
- Litigation experience required; defense litigation experience preferred
- Experience with court filings, legal documents, deadlines, and calendaring
- Strong proofreading, grammar, and document-formatting skills
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently
- Professional communication skills and ability to handle confidential information
Schedule & Compensation
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- 100% in-office
- $60,000–$70,000/year, depending on experience
- Competitive benefits package including health insurance, disability coverage, retirement benefits, and more
