Legal Assistant

Description

A busy family law practice is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide temporary support in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will have prior family law experience and be able to prepare legal documents with minimal training, allowing the attorney to focus on serving clients and managing a growing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process Affidavits of Financial Status, Child Support Guideline Worksheets, and other family law documents.

• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal pleadings, correspondence, and court-related documents.

• Manage case files and maintain accurate client records.

• Coordinate court dates, deadlines, appointments, and attorney calendars.

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties.

• Assist with discovery, document collection, and case preparation.

• Utilize legal software and practice management tools to track matters and maintain documentation.

• Support general law office administration and workflow management.

• Assist with website content updates and other administrative projects as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in a family law, litigation, or related legal practice.

• Hands-on experience preparing Affidavits of Financial Status, Child Support Guideline Worksheets, and other family law forms.

• Knowledge of court filing procedures and legal document preparation.

• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting a solo practitioner or small law firm.

• Familiarity with Iowa family law procedures and court filings.

• Self-starter who can quickly learn and leverage legal technology and practice management tools.

What Success Looks Like

• Ability to step into a busy practice and quickly take ownership of recurring legal assistant responsibilities.

• Confidence preparing family law documents with limited oversight.

• Strong organizational skills that help keep cases, deadlines, and client communications moving smoothly.

• Willingness to help streamline processes as the firm continues to grow and enhance its online presence.

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