03/18/2026
Legal Assistant (Part-Time) โ 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
โข Location: Grimes, Iowa
โข Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM โ 5:00 PM (16 hours per week)
โข Status: Part-Time
Key Responsibilities
โข Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional manner
โข Schedule and manage client appointments
โข Prepare and format legal documents under attorney direction
โข Provide general administrative and legal support as needed
Qualifications
โข Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
โข Excellent written and verbal communication skills
โข Proficiency with word processing and basic office software
โข Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
โข Prior legal or office experience preferred, but not required
What We Offer
โข Consistent part-time schedule
โข Professional yet collegial, family friendly work environment
โข 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]
