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Legal Secretary

Palmer Group

Legal Secretary

Des Moines, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Our downtown Des Moines legal client is seeking an experienced LEGAL SECRETARY to assist their dynamic firm. This role will assist and support lawyers by performing administrative and paralegal work in an efficient and accurate manner while meeting essential deadlines. This is a direct-hire, permanent opportunity with comprehensive benefits you will not want to miss out on. Apply today!

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Prepare legal documents and correspondence such as complaints, briefs, discovery responses, motions, etc.
    • Transcribe legal digital dictation
    • Compile data for exhibits, correspondence, and reports
    • Proofread, redline, and edit documents prepared by assigned attorneys
    • Create and maintain attorney-client matter lists
    • Docket crucial litigation deadlines and coordinate with the attorney's calendar
    • File correspondence and legal documents in office filing and document management system

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the legal field
    • Associates or bachelor's degree and experience in litigation or related area preferred
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, comprehension, and overall grammar and punctuation
    • Proactive and a self-starter

    HOURS: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday

    Company Description

    Palmer Group is Iowa's premier employment firm. We were founded in 1998 with a mission to become the best firm in Iowa and that continues to be our goal today. We have 70+ professionals in our West Des Moines and Cedar Rapids offices, providing hundreds of client companies with a broad range of employment services that include recruiting, professional temporary and contract staffing, outplacement and managed information technology services.