Top Entry Level Legal Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Provide full-scope post-conviction legal services focused on record clearing for low-income clients in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Conduct outreach, clinics, Know-Your-Rights presentations, intake and case management, file court documents, track hearings, train volunteers, coordinate with public defenders and partners, and support program evaluation and grant reporting.

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will support the legal team by managing client communications, drafting documents, maintaining case organization, and coordinating schedules.

Remote one-year contract supporting document and contract review, claim analysis, and client inquiries. Apply project protocols, collaborate with managers, monitor case health, ensure quality and deadlines, and assist in issue resolution in a fast-paced legal services environment.

Participate in a 60-minute remote, paid interview and screen-share to demonstrate daily case management and document drafting workflows. Discuss responsibilities, highlight pain points in current legal software, and provide practical feedback to help improve tools.

The role involves fact-checking AI-generated legal marketing content for accuracy and legally sound information while ensuring clarity and SEO optimization, all done remotely.

Provide docketing and clerical support for attorneys: maintain court calendars, enter future court dates, track filing fees, prepare daily/weekly/monthly calendars, report court activity to Docketing Manager, and interact professionally with court staff to ensure timely filings and compliance with county rules.

Support pre-judgment legal operations by preparing and reviewing legal documents, maintaining accurate file data, monitoring control reports, coordinating with vendors, and escalating discrepancies to ensure timely progression of files across multiple jurisdictions.

Submit a spontaneous application for potential legal vacancies. Recruiters will review your CV and motivation to match with available roles.

Support attorneys with legal research, document preparation (briefs, memos, reports), case management, and regulatory monitoring. Analyze environmental law issues, maintain organized case files, collaborate on case strategies, and assist in preparing materials for client matters.