Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Are you detail-oriented with good organizational skills? Are you a go-getter with high initiative and a positive attitude? Are you an independent worker who thrives in a work environment where you multi-task, adapt and prioritize effectively? If so, this Legal Assistant opportunity could be a great fit for you!

At Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

In this Legal Assistant position, you will work under the supervision of the Legal Office Manager and assigned Attorneys to provide support, administrative assistance and general office duties. In this position your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide clerical support to the Legal Department including typing, filing and memo preparation
• Schedule meetings and make travel arrangements for Legal Department personnel
• Filling out and filing forms with state regulators
• Gathering and summarizing information from various departments within the company
• Document and track information in various formats such as charts, spreadsheets, etc.
• Flexibility is key as you will have other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus three years relevant experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet multiple target dates/time deadlines
• Advanced computer skills utilizing Adobe Pro, Excel and Word
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must maintain and safeguard very confidential information

Ability to work from our office in West Des Moines, Iowa

When you’re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck.

You’ll hear about career development and educational opportunities.

We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options.

We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun.

Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and for many positions, even consideration for a hybrid work arrangement.

Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

If you're interested in joining a company that appreciates its employees, provides growth and professional development opportunities, and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!

At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role.

For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.