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Robert Half

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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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

We are partnering with a leading plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in West Des Moines seeking a Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant to support senior-level attorneysThis is a great opportunity for someone with 1-3+ years of transferable litigation experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to continue building their legal career. Personal injury experience is preferred, but the firm is open to candidates with strong litigation experience from other practice areas.

This is a fully in-office position.

Overview of responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to senior attorneys handling plaintiff-side personal injury matters.

Draft and prepare correspondence, legal documents, pleadings, discovery, and other case-related materials.

Assist with managing case files, deadlines, calendars, and client communications.

Coordinate medical records, case documentation, and other materials related to personal injury cases.

Assist with litigation and trial preparation and provide support throughout the life of a case.