Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Lynch Dallas Legal (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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On-site | Full-time | Monday–Friday

Lynch Dallas Legal is seeking a detail‑oriented, proactive Legal Assistant to join our team supporting attorneys who serve municipalities and public‑sector clients. If you enjoy meaningful work, take ownership of your projects, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to connect.

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide both substantive legal support and administrative assistance, with a primary focus on our public sector practice group. You’ll assist attorneys from case intake through resolution, helping ensure that matters progress smoothly and efficiently.

• Manage case materials, documents, and filings
• Coordinate with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel
• Draft preliminary pleadings, affidavits, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other documents
• Track deadlines and maintain attorney calendars
• Assist with discovery, research, and hearing/deposition preparation
• Organize electronic and physical case files
• Provide general administrative and practice support as needed

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or similar legal support role
• Strong organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Comfort coordinating with clients and third parties
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with legal software a plus
• Willingness to learn AI‑assisted tools and new technologies

• Ownership mindset
• Strong follow‑through
• Proactive problem solver
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• Team‑oriented and dependable

• 🕒 Full-time (40 hours/week)
• 🗓 Monday–Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (flexible)
• 📍 On-site in Cedar Rapids - scheduled work from home day once training is complete

Apply with your résumé and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

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Lynch Dallas Legal is an Equal Opportunity Employer