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Legal Assistant Needed for Small Boutique Law Firm in Ankeny
In search of legal assistant with experience in personal injury and workers’ compensation. A small amount of estate/probate and real estate work is also done a few times a year. Setting is family-owned home office supporting one attorney who has been in practice locally for 30+ years. Duties include client communication, drafting and filing legal documents, requesting medical records, light bookkeeping, and office management. Hours are somewhat flexible, but typically total 20-30 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. This is a casual setting, in a home-office, with small pets and family members onsite. Please send resume and references for consideration. Looking to hire in 30-60 days as current assistant is moving. Employment contingent on background check. Compensation based on experience.
Position requirements include, but are not limited to:
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills-verbal and written
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills
Preparing/drafting legal documents, including discovery
Familiarity with Iowa HotDocs
Familiarity with Iowa Courts efile system
Some knowledge of computer software/ability to troubleshoot
Basic tax knowledge-will be filing monthly/quarterly business taxes
