Dynamic Legal Assistant | Government Relations

BrownWinick; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BrownWinick seeks a dedicated Legal Assistant in the Government Relations Practice Group to support attorneys and clients with administrative and legal tasks. Responsibilities include drafting, calendar management, document handling, and client communications.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment. Office-based with potential extended hours during Government Session.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1 year of Legal Assistant, Government Relations, or work in Legal Services industry required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) with speed and accuracy.
• Experience with document management systems, calendars, billing systems, and general office technology preferred.
• Experience with EDMS and other filing systems preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other legal or business documents from written or oral instructions.
• Draft routine correspondence and standardized legal or business documents as appropriate.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedules, and deadline reminders.
• Monitor, review, process, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and electronic communications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Open, organize, maintain, and close client and administrative files in accordance with firm policies, including coordinating conflict checks and retention procedures.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, visitors, attorneys, and staff; maintain positive working relationships and observe strict confidentiality.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, travel arrangements, and related logistics for assigned attorneys.
• Support timekeeping and billing processes, including proofreading invoices and assisting with timely submission of attorney time.
• Perform general administrative and office support tasks as needed to support practice and firm operations.
• Complete additional duties as assigned based on business and practice needs.
• Track and manage CLE credits, monitor deadlines, and send reminders to attorneys for compliance.
• Support and manage attorney marketing efforts, including overseeing client relationship management.
• Assist in the execution of special projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that impact various aspects of the business.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Effective written and verbal коммуника

Discretion and judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

1 year of Legal Assistant or Government Relations experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EDMS and filing systems

Billing systems

Job description

BrownWinick seeks a dedicated Legal Assistant in the Government Relations Practice Group to support attorneys and clients with administrative and legal tasks. Responsibilities include drafting, calendar management, document handling, and client communications.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment. Office-based with potential extended hours during Government Session.