Legal Administrative Assistant

About The Firm

Headquartered in Omaha, NE, Lamson Dugan & Murray (LDM) has more than 45 attorneys practicing within the areas of litigation and corporate law. LDM’s extensive experience enables the Firm to offer expertise in 25 different practice areas, allowing the Firm to remain committed to quality representation, accessibility, and relentless hard work on behalf of clients. LDM also has a growing location in West Des Moines, IA.

Qualified candidates will have at least three years of legal assistant experience working in litigation providing support to attorneys.

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• File documents electronically (e‑filing) in state and federal courts.
• Maintain and organize litigation files (physical and electronic).
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and discovery materials.
• Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Handle client communications professionally and courteously.
• Process billing, time entry, and expense reports as needed.

• Prior experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary, preferably in litigation.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and e‑filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We are dedicated to our clients and the work we do, ensuring quality, integrity, and excellence. We provide a supportive culture where you can develop your skills and achieve our goals. We encourage work-life balance, collaborative teamwork, community involvement, and celebrate successes as a family.