Legal Assistant
Dubuque, IA
Contract
Legal Assistant
Location: Dubuque IA
Wage $18-20/hr
Position Summary:
A Legal Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal staff to ensure the efficient operation of a law office. This role focuses on document preparation, scheduling, client communication, and maintaining organized case files.
A Legal Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal staff to ensure the efficient operation of a law office. This role focuses on document preparation, scheduling, client communication, and maintaining organized case files.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports
- File legal documents with courts and ensure compliance with deadlines and procedures
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, and appointments
- Maintain and organize client files (physical and electronic)
- Communicate with clients, courts, and external parties in a professional manner
- Assist with billing, time tracking, and administrative tasks
- Answer phones, manage emails, and handle general office duties
- Support attorneys with case preparation and documentation
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Prior administrative or legal office experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
To apply; please email cross@careerpros.com
or call Sedona at 563-556-3040
Sedona Staffing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
