03/18/2026
Legal Assistant (Part-Time) – Grimes, Iowa
Brown, Fagen & Rouse is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in our Grimes office. This position is available due to the retirement of a long-time team member and offers an excellent opportunity to work in a well-established, community-focused law firm.
About Our Firm
Brown, Fagen & Rouse is a three-attorney law firm with a long-standing presence in central Iowa. Our main office has served the Dallas Center community for over 100 years, and our Grimes office has been serving clients for more than 30 years. We are a general practice firm with a focus on transactional work, including real estate, estate planning, probate, business entity formation, and tax preparation.
Position Details
• Location: Grimes, Iowa
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (16 hours per week)
• Status: Part-Time
Key Responsibilities
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional manner
• Schedule and manage client appointments
• Prepare and format legal documents under attorney direction
• Provide general administrative and legal support as needed
Qualifications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with word processing and basic office software
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Prior legal or office experience preferred, but not required
What We Offer
• Consistent part-time schedule
• Professional yet collegial, family friendly work environment
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys in a respected local firm
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume or expression of interest to: Ben Rouse at [email protected]
