Legal Assistant

Rehan Owens Law; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Rehan Owens Law is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support our busy practice serving clients primarily in Nebraska and Iowa. The role offers full-time or part-time options with a hybrid in-office/remote arrangement in Omaha.

The ideal candidate has prior law firm or legal experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage real estate, litigation, estate planning, and corporate matters with precision and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm or legal setting preferred.
• Familiar with real estate, litigation, estate planning, or corporate matters is a plus.
• Comfort with court filing systems and legal document formatting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize real estate documents, coordinate signatures, track closings, and verify deeds.
• Format, proofread, cite-check, and file pleadings; manage service requirements and deadlines; coordinate with courts and counsel.
• Work in Nebraska JUSTICE and Iowa e-filing; organize exhibits and hearing materials.
• Assemble estate-planning binders, schedule signings, and coordinate client communications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Legal terminology

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant | Full-Time or Part-Time | Hybrid

Rehan Owens is seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Legal Administrative Assistant to support our busy practice serving clients primarily in Nebraska and Iowa. We are open to full-time or part-time employment, with a hybrid work arrangement available. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior law firm or legal experience who enjoys varied responsibilities and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Real Estate Support. Prepare and organize real estate documents, coordinate signatures, track closings, and record and verify deeds with the appropriate offices.
• Litigation Support. Format, proofread, cite-check, and electronically file pleadings in Iowa and Nebraska matters. Manage service requirements and deadlines, maintain case calendars and files, and coordinate with courts and counsel.
• Electronic Filing. Work within state court filing systems, including Nebraska JUSTICE and Iowa’s electronic filing system. Organize exhibits and prepare hearing materials.
• Estate Planning. Assemble and maintain estate-planning binders, schedule signings, coordinate client communications, and assist with form-based document preparation.
• Corporate and Transactional Support. Assist with entity formations and ongoing maintenance, organize filings, track annual reports, and maintain corporate records and minute books.
• General Administrative Support. Manage calendars, schedule meetings, draft correspondence, maintain electronic and physical files, and provide additional administrative support to attorneys as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm or legal experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a similar position is preferred.
• Experience with real estate, litigation, estate planning, or corporate matters is a plus.
• Candidates should be comfortable with court filing systems and legal-document formatting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and discretion with confidential information are essential.
• Candidates should also have strong technology skills, including experience with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Clear and professional communication with clients, courts, counsel, and colleagues is required.
• Location and Schedule. This position is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with a hybrid in-office and remote work arrangement available.
• Full-time and part-time candidates will be considered. Applicants should include their preferred schedule and availability when applying.

The anticipated start date is flexible, although we have an immediate need. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Benefits are available to full-time employees.