What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Dickinson Bradshaw Fowler & Hagen PC?
Legal Assistant Opening
Prominent Des Moines law firm is seeking specialized legal assistant to provide support to attorneys in the firm, practicing primarily in Banking and Corporate Law. This individual will work under the supervision of one or more attorneys to provide support in assigned legal matters. The perfect candidate will -
Be experienced in the following areas:
- Greet clients and perform initial screening
- Produce, proofread and file various legal documents
- Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses
- Assist with recording billable hours
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by maintaining multiple agendas and providing timely reminders
- Make and schedule appointments
- Docket court deadlines
- Ability to navigate Secretary of State website
- Transcription and dictation
- Provide support to one or more attorneys
- Attend client meetings as required
And excel in the following skills:
- Effective communicator - written and oral
- Active Listener
- Highly organized
- Solid time management skills
- Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology
- Skilled at preparing Power Point presentations
- Legal document management
- Proven experience as a legal assistant
Educational Requirements: High School diploma, or equivalent.
Work Experience: 2 years' legal support experience preferred; 2 years' experience working with attorneys in the specific practice area highly preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Law office: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Des Moines, IA 50309 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $35