National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 8 hours ago
Legal Assistant
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Federal Public Defender Office in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves providing secretarial and clerical support, maintaining case files, and handling reception duties, all aimed at assisting individuals unable to afford legal counsel.
LegalNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides secretarial and clerical support to the office in areas such as preparing correspondence, formatting, editing and proofreading documents, maintaining attorneys’ calendars and case files, record keeping, processing mail, photocopying, and other related duties as assigned
Responsible for front desk telephone and reception duties, and other administrative tasks
May assist with overflow or backup coverage as well
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Minimum of three years of experience, to include one year specialized experience as a legal assistant performing progressively responsible duties
Minimum of two years general secretarial experience
Advanced knowledge of legal terminology
Understanding of district and circuit court rules and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to prioritize, organize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Very high degree of attention to detail
Reception desk experience
Preferred
Criminal law office experience
Working knowledge of law office operations, legal practices, methods and techniques
Understanding of criminal law and procedure
Legal assistant or paralegal experience
Benefits
Health and life insurance
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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