Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Newkirk Zwagerman, P.L.C. Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Administrative experience Legal administrative experience Law office Clerical experience Appointment scheduling Full Job Description About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our legal team across all stages of litigation and client matters. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities

• Greet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls, take messages, and respond to general inquiries
• Handle intake of new clients and maintain updated contact and case information
• Assist with client intake paperwork and basic file setup
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, email correspondence, and deliveries
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic filing systems
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and conference room bookings
• Assist with data entry, scanning, copying, and document preparation
• Support attorneys and legal staff with administrative tasks as needed such as drafting legal documents
• Keep common areas, reception, and conference rooms clean and presentable Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge in legal case management software Strong written and verbal communication skills Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage competing deadlines with minimal supervision 2+ years of experience as an Office/Legal assistant is preferred but not required Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person