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Mark Gray Law, PLC

Legal Assistant

Pay: $22–$30/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Ankeny, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/14/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$58,449 / year median in Iowa

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Legal Assistant Mark Gray Law, PLC Ankeny, IA Job Details Full-time $22 - $30 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Free parking 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Interpersonal skills Customer service Professional ethics Attention to detail Organizational skills Typing Associate's degree Full Job Description Mark Gray Law is seeking a legal assistant to join our boutique law firm for a full-time, in-office role. The primary responsibility of this legal assistant 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 Kylie Baumert at . 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