Legal Office Operations Coordinator

Branstad & Olson Law Office; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Branstad & Olson Law Office in Des Moines, IA seeks an organized, proactive full-time Office Administrator to manage daily office operations and front-desk activities. You will balance administrative support for our legal team with facility coordination and office management.

Responsibilities include front desk management, client intake, mail processing, basic financial tasks, and coordinating meetings. Strong MS Office skills and law-firm experience are valued; comfort with legal practice

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum in office management, admin, or receptionist roles (law firm preferred).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with MyCase or similar software preferred.
• Strong verbal communication, problem-solving, and compassionate client handling.

Responsibilities

• Reception & Phone Administration: manage front desk, main contact for clients, log information.
• Mail & Financial Tasks: sort mail, process deposits, track client expenses.
• Client & Jail Communications: prepare initial fee contracts, coordinate referrals, jail communications.
• Office & Facility Management: maintain supplies, coordinate maintenance, liaison with tenants.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Compassion

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MyCase (or similar legal practice software)

Job description

Branstad & Olson Law Office in Des Moines, IA seeks an organized, proactive full-time Office Administrator to manage daily office operations and front-desk activities. You will balance administrative support for our legal team with facility coordination and office management.

Responsibilities include front desk management, client intake, mail processing, basic financial tasks, and coordinating meetings. Strong MS Office skills and law-firm experience are valued; comfort with legal practice