Corporate & Real Estate Legal Assistant — Transaction Support

BrownWinick Law Firm; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BrownWinick is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys in Corporate and Real Estate practice groups in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on managing workflows, preparing legal documents, coordinating transactions, and delivering excellent client service.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, able to handle multiple priorities, and proficient with Microsoft Office. Prior legal or professional services experience is preferred, along with familiarity with document management and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, agreements, and closing materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedules, deadlines, and client meetings.
• Coordinate corporate and real estate transactions, tracking deliverables and deadlines.
• Assist with business entity formations, annual filings, and corporate record maintenance.
• Prepare and organize closing binders, due diligence materials, and transaction documents.
• Maintain client files and document management systems.
• Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, government agencies, and other participants.
• Monitor communications and ensure timely follow-up on requests.
• Support attorney time entry, billing, expense processing, and administrative needs.
• Assist with attorney marketing, business development, and special projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proofreading

Communication skills

Time/priority management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Document management software

Billing software

Practice management software

Job description

BrownWinick is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys in Corporate and Real Estate practice groups in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on managing workflows, preparing legal documents, coordinating transactions, and delivering excellent client service.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, able to handle multiple priorities, and proficient with Microsoft Office. Prior legal or professional services experience is preferred, along with familiarity with document management and