Legal Assistant Intern

, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs

Legal Assistant Intern
Norton, Baumann & Surls, PLLC / Dedinger Law Firm, PLC
504-8 Main Street 409 Cedar Street
PO Box 100 PO Box 390
Lowden, IA 52255 Tipton, IA 52772

Internship Length: 45 hours
Office Hours: 8-5

Essential Functions:

- Operate copy machine, fax machine and other office equipment

- Answer phone and take messages

- Organize and set up case files

- Make changes to documents

- Prepare documents for filing at courthouse

- Run errands- take documents to Title Company, Bank, Post Office, Courthouse, Realtors

- Prepare exhibits for depositions and/or trials

- Locate and copy case law
- Strict confidentiality must be maintained

Minimum Requirements:

- Ability to follow instructions. Must have strong organization and communication skills.

- Must possess a customer centric approach and be a team player with coworkers.

- Professional and trustworthy conduct is required. Must be courteous and respectful. mmaintain client confidentiality at all times.

- Business casual attire is required (no jeans or tennis shoes).

- Must be a high school student in good standing.
- Must be poised, mature and possess a positive attitude while being flexible.
- Computer knowledge is helpful.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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