Legal Administrative Assistant - Real Estate - Ames, IA

Overview

We are seeking a Real Estate Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to join our office located in Ames. This position works in a results-driven and client-oriented environment and provides administrative support to attorneys who work in our real estate practice group. This position works a 37.5-hour workweek (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F.). Parking is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and review various legal documents including agreements, abstracts, pleadings, discovery responses and legal correspondence.
• File and serve pleadings and discovery, as appropriate.
• Monitor intake of new matters and coordinate billing.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, responsible for ensuring all necessary arrangements are made for in-person and virtual meetings.
• Assist attorneys in preparation, organization and coordination of specific projects including reviewing documents, i.e., discovery, contracts, and releases.
• Provide administrative support and assistance by routing mail, screening calls, and performing various clerical duties.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Exceptional organizational abilities, initiative, attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build relationships, and an interest in becoming an integral part in practice management;
• Self-motivation; a positive, professional, can-do attitude and approach; and the desire to think creatively and get things done effectively and efficiently;
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft 2010 Suite and the willingness to learn new and evolving systems and applications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more!
• Retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution.
• Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.