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Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant (Ongoing Contract Position)
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Position Type: Contract - long term
This is a reputable law firm located in Iowa City, Iowa, primarily focusing on real estate, wills, estates, trusts, and business law matters. We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team on an ongoing contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is committed to providing exceptional administrative support in a legal setting.
Job Overview:
As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team with various administrative tasks. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Document Management: Organize and maintain legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and client records. Ensure documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Calendar Management: Schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings for attorneys. Monitor and remind legal staff of important deadlines and events.
- Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and other parties. Manage phone calls, emails, and correspondence with professionalism and discretion.
- Client Support: Provide exceptional customer service to clients, answer inquiries, and assist with client intake forms and documentation.
- Research: Conduct legal research using online databases and libraries to support attorneys in case preparation.
- Billing: Assist in preparing invoices, tracking billable hours, and processing client payments.
- Court Filings: Prepare and file legal documents with courts, ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Administrative Support: Perform general administrative tasks, such as photocopying, scanning, faxing, and data entry.
- Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and case-related information.
Salary : $21 - $24
