Legal Administrative Assistant - Trusts & Estates

Legal Administrative Assistant - Trusts & Estates West Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Legal writing Mid-level Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Court case file organization Law office Productivity software Appointment scheduling Associate's degree Communication skills Editing File organization Wills, trusts & estate law Full Job Description Summary Dentons Davis Brown is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Trusts and Estates Team in the West Des Moines office. This full-time role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued and developed. The position provides administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including drafting legal documents, communicating with clients, scheduling meetings, and maintaining case files. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Key Responsibilities Communicate directly with clients in a professional and timely manner Prepare, organize, and proof documents for client meetings and attorney review Manage attorney calendars, schedule client meetings, and coordinate appointments Track deadlines to ensure trust and estate matters are completed efficiently Prepare documents for mailing, courier, or UPS, including certificates of mailing Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files Draft and edit correspondence and other administrative documents Assist with billing by entering attorney time and reviewing for accuracy Perform general administrative tasks and additional duties as assigned Required Skills & Abilities Clear written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities under deadlines General knowledge of legal office procedures and terminology Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptability to new software Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong organization and teamwork skills Professional and discreet when handling confidential information Education & Experience High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum of 1 year of legal administrative experience required; 2-3 years preferred

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Legal Administrative Assistant:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

West Des Moines, IA 50266: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person