Legal Assistant

Austin Kippley PLC; Rock Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Kippley PLC in Rock Rapids, IA, seeks an on-site Legal Assistant for part-time or full-time roles. The position supports attorneys by preparing and organizing legal documents, maintaining case files, and managing calendars, deadlines, and appointments.

Daily duties include drafting correspondence, filing records, coordinating with clients and courts, and assembling documents for hearings. It also covers general administrative tasks to ensure efficient case management and client service.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with clients, courts, and team members.
• Scheduling, data entry, and general office support.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and multitasking under deadlines.
• Proficiency with office software and accurate typing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize legal documents and maintain case files.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and appointments for attorneys.
• Draft correspondence and file/retrieve records; coordinate communications with clients, courts, and other parties.
• Assemble documents for hearings and meetings; provide general administrative support (phones, email, mail).

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative support

Scheduling

Data entry

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Practice management software

Job description

Company Description Austin Kippley PLC is a small law firm serving clients in the Rock Rapids, Iowa area since 1923.

Role Description The Legal Assistant is on-site role based in Rock Rapids, IA. We are accepting part-time OR full-time applicants. In this position, the individual will support attorneys by preparing and organizing legal documents, maintaining case files, and managing calendars, deadlines, and appointments. Daily tasks include drafting correspondence, filing and retrieving records, coordinating communication with clients, courts, and other parties, and assisting with the assembly of documents for hearings and meetings. The role also involves general administrative assistance such as answering phones, managing email, handling mail, and supporting office operations. The Legal Assistant will work collaboratively with attorneys and staff to ensure efficient case management and a high level of client service.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong communication skills for interacting with clients, courts, and internal team members.
• Candidates should possess administrative assistance skills, including scheduling, data entry, and general office support.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency with office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, legal practice management systems) and accurate typing skills is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.