General Litigation/Family Law Administrative Assistant (Des Moines)

SummaryDentons Davis Brown is currently seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support our general litigation and family law teams in our downtown Des Moines office. This full-time role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued and developed.The position provides administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including drafting legal documents, managing court filings, scheduling meetings, and maintaining case files. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.Key Responsibilities:Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondencePrepare and process state and federal court filings, including e-filingsFormat legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and motionsManage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments for attorneysCommunicate professionally with clients, courts, and internal team membersTrack and docket court deadlines and manage legal noticesPrepare documents for mailing, courier, or UPS, including certificates of mailingMaintain accurate and organized electronic case filesAssist with billing by entering attorney time and reviewing for accuracySupport attorneys and paralegals in preparation for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trialsPerform general administrative tasks and additional duties as assignedRequired Skills & Abilities:Clear written and verbal communication skillsAbility to multitask and manage competing priorities under deadlinesGeneral knowledge of legal office procedures and terminologyProficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptability to new softwareExcellent attention to detail and accuracyStrong organization and teamwork skillsProfessional and discreet when handling confidential informationEducation & Experience:High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferredMinimum of 1 year of legal administrative experience required; 2–3 years preferredMinimum of 1 year of family law experience preferredJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountFree parkingHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurance