Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights (Des Moines)
Dentons Davis Brown is looking for Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights (Des Moines) in South Des Moines, IA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3890387970 is live since 2026-10-15 04:31:27.
Summary Dentons Davis Brown is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to support attorneys in our Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice. This hybrid position will perform a combination of substantive paralegal work and administrative support and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing matters from both a legal and operational perspective. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing deadlines, drafting and filing legal documents, communicating with clients, and handling a variety of administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment. Key Responsibilities · Monitor bankruptcy dockets and client servicing systems, maintain case calendars, track deadlines and referrals, and ensure appropriate follow-up. · Draft, revise, proofread, and prepare bankruptcy pleadings, correspondence, notices, Monthly Operating Reports, Proofs of Claim, bankruptcy schedules, and other legal documents. · Review and analyze loan documents, payment histories, pleadings, and other case-related documentation. · File pleadings and other documents through PACER, EDMS, and other applicable electronic filing systems, and research local filing rules and requirements as needed. · Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings and court reporters, coordinate appointments, and assist with other day-to-day administrative needs. · Communicate professionally with clients, courts, counsel, trustees, sheriffs’ offices, financial institutions, and other parties regarding case status, documentation, deadlines, garnishments, service, and other matter-related needs. · Coordinate new matter referrals, conflict checks, matter openings, signature packets, and other client documentation. · Organize and maintain electronic matter files, client referral and tracking systems, templates, and client-specific reporting. · Prepare and coordinate bankruptcy and collections-related mailings, service, courier delivery, and shipments, including certificates of mailing. · Assist with conference registrations, CLE submissions, reservations, reimbursements, and other practice-group administrative needs. · Provide general administrative and backup support to attorneys and other legal support professionals as needed. Required Skills & Abilities · Prior experience in a law firm or legal environment preferred; bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, or similar experience is strongly preferred. · General knowledge of legal procedures and terminology; experience with PACER and electronic court filing systems preferred. · Strong written and verbal communication, drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills. · Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple matters, competing priorities, and deadlines. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn and adapt to legal and client-specific technology systems. · Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality and providing both substantive paralegal and administrative support. Education & Experience High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred Minimum of 1 year of legal administrative experience required; 2–3 years preferred Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at a time. Benefits: Health Insurance 401(k) Paid time off Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health savings account Employee assistance program Professional development assistance Starting Pay Range: $27.00/hour - $32.00/hour5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
Summary Dentons Davis Brown is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to support attorneys in our Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice. This hybrid position will perform a combination of substantive paralegal work and administrative support and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing matters from both a legal and operational perspective. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing deadlines, drafting and filing legal documents, communicating with clients, and handling a variety of administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment. Key Responsibilities · Monitor bankruptcy dockets and client servicing systems, maintain case calendars, track deadlines and referrals, and ensure appropriate follow-up. · Draft, revise, proofread, and prepare bankruptcy pleadings, correspondence, notices, Monthly Operating Reports, Proofs of Claim, bankruptcy schedules, and other legal documents. · Review and analyze loan documents, payment histories, pleadings, and other case-related documentation. · File pleadings and other documents through PACER, EDMS, and other applicable electronic filing systems, and research local filing rules and requirements as needed. · Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings and court reporters, coordinate appointments, and assist with other day-to-day administrative needs. · Communicate professionally with clients, courts, counsel, trustees, sheriffs’ offices, financial institutions, and other parties regarding case status, documentation, deadlines, garnishments, service, and other matter-related needs. · Coordinate new matter referrals, conflict checks, matter openings, signature packets, and other client documentation. · Organize and maintain electronic matter files, client referral and tracking systems, templates, and client-specific reporting. · Prepare and coordinate bankruptcy and collections-related mailings, service, courier delivery, and shipments, including certificates of mailing. · Assist with conference registrations, CLE submissions, reservations, reimbursements, and other practice-group administrative needs. · Provide general administrative and backup support to attorneys and other legal support professionals as needed. Required Skills & Abilities · Prior experience in a law firm or legal environment preferred; bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, or similar experience is strongly preferred. · General knowledge of legal procedures and terminology; experience with PACER and electronic court filing systems preferred. · Strong written and verbal communication, drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills. · Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple matters, competing priorities, and deadlines. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn and adapt to legal and client-specific technology systems. · Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality and providing both substantive paralegal and administrative support. Education & Experience High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred Minimum of 1 year of legal administrative experience required; 2–3 years preferred Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at a time. Benefits: Health Insurance 401(k) Paid time off Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health savings account Employee assistance program Professional development assistance Starting Pay Range: $27.00/hour - $32.00/hour5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386