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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Legal Assistant in Des Moines, Iowa
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Legal Assistant
Salary
$48,422.40 - $71,198.40 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-00828
Agency
270 - Iowa Finance Authority
Opening Date
10/04/2024
Closing Date
10/13/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Brooke Parziale at brooke.parziale@iowafinance.com
To Apply
Submit an application, resume, and cover letter at jobs.iowa.gov by the closing date.
Description
Benefits
Job Description
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Finance Authority. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about supporting legal and legislative processes? Join our dynamic team at IEDA | IFA as a Legal Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in assisting our Attorneys, Legislative Liaisons, and Director with specialized, professional work.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal and Legislative Support:
Receive, organize, and process open records requests; assist legal counsel with gathering requested records.
Proofread, edit, and format documents.
Monitor, track, manage, and submit required reports.
Scan, organize, prepare, and maintain paper and electronic documents related to contract management and state/federal regulations.
Monitor bills impacting IEDA and IFA programs; manage legislative liaison calendars.
Assess the impact of newly enacted legislation and rules on IEDA and IFA programs.
Assist with monitoring program rules for consistency with legislative changes and agency policies.
Prepare and assemble confidential information for contract negotiations and appeals.
Gather information and prepare summaries for the Director, Chief Strategic Communications Officer, and legal counsel.
Prepare draft reports, letters, emails, and guidance regarding IEDA and IFA programs.
IFA Board Administration:
Serve as IFA Board Administrator; manage logistics for board meetings and board members.
IEDA|IFA is dedicated to fostering economic growth and providing affordable housing solutions. Join us at IEDA | IFA and contribute to the success of our legal and legislative initiatives!
Ideal candidates will:
have experience in State Government;
have strong organizational and multitasking skills;
have proficiency in managing databases and ensuring data accuracy;
have experience in preparing confidential information and legal documents;
and exemplify our Core Values.
Accountability in Action- We take pride in our work and results.
Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
The Legal Assistant position is a non-merit, non-contract covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Administrative Assistant 2. This position is non-exempt (hourly) per FLSA regulations.
As an employee of the Iowa Finance Authority you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:
Insurance –Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability
IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
Leave –Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave
To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/benefits-glance) web page.
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Applicant must pass a comprehensive background check before an offer for employment will be extended.
An EEO/AA Employer
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field, and experience equal to one year of full-time administrative support (e.g., screening visitors and callers; opening/distributing mail, typing/proofing documents, letters, and reports; organizing files; scheduling meetings/appointments; arranging travel; processing travel claims; ordering supplies/equipment) or technical support work (e.g., determining budget, personnel, and equipment needs; compiling/evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or technical program data; interpreting or securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations; reviewing operating records/reports and evaluating their effectiveness).
A total of five years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one) where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 12 months of full-time work as an Administrative Assistant 1.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AdministrativeAssistant2-00709-90709.pdf) .
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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .
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Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
270 - Iowa Finance Authority
Address
1963 Bell Ave
Suite 200
Des Moines, Iowa, 50315
Website
https://www.iowafinance.com/
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