Litigation Legal Assistant – Direct-Hire, Growth Opportunity

The Reserves Network; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Reserves Network in Des Moines is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team at an established law firm.

You will manage legal documents, court filings, calendars, deadlines, and case-related coordination while collaborating closely with attorneys and staff.

This direct-hire, long-term opportunity offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional growth in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal support experience.
• Experience preparing, formatting, proofreading, and filing litigation documents.
• Working knowledge of court procedures, filing requirements, legal terminology, and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery documents, and other litigation materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, court dates, filing deadlines, appointments, and other time-sensitive case activities.
• Prepare and electronically file legal documents with state and federal courts.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, meetings, and other litigation-related events.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.
• Assist attorneys with document production, case preparation, and ongoing litigation support.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other parties.
• Assist with client intake and ongoing case-related communication.
• Process correspondence, mail, invoices, and other administrative documentation.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and case management support to attorneys and the litigation team.

Skills

Legal support experience

Time management

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Job description

The Reserves Network in Des Moines is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team at an established law firm.

You will manage legal documents, court filings, calendars, deadlines, and case-related coordination while collaborating closely with attorneys and staff.

This direct-hire, long-term opportunity offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional growth in a supportive, collaborative environment.