Legal Assistant

Firm Overview

Laird Law Firm, established in 1938, serves north Iowa with offices in Mason City, Clear Lake, Clarion, and Waverly. Our team of attorneys provides legal services in a variety of areas including business administration, mergers and acquisitions, creditor’s rights, estate and succession planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, litigation, and family law. We are committed to delivering personalized legal solutions to the communities we serve.

Laird Law Firm is expanding and is currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team and provide comprehensive support to our legal professionals. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in the legal field. A two
-year degree in English, Business, or a related field with legal assistant experience preferred. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can manage complex tasks with minimal supervision and play an integral role in ensuring the efficiency of legal operations.

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys, including drafting, finalizing, and printing legal documents such as estate plans, business documents, and contracts.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exemplify secure handling of documents.
• Assist with scheduling and updating the attorney's calendar.
• Effective correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, internal attorneys, and other legal assistants through email, phone call, or other forms of communication.
• Update and maintain legal documents in the firm's document management system.

• Associate’s degree in English, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of legal experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with clients, attorneys, and other legal professionals in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
• Benefits:
  • Cafeteria Plan with Health, Dental, Vision, and AFLAC plans available
  • 401(k) eligibility after six months, including employer match up to four percent
  • Profit sharing eligibility after one year
  • One hundred thirty-six accrued hours of paid time off and seven paid holidays annually
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Group term life insurance
  • Paid parental leave

Monday to Friday

Mason City, Iowa