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Legal Assistant - Administrative Assistant 2

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Legal Assistant - Administrative Assistant 2

Salary

$49,400.00 - $72,612.80 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-01446

Agency

216 Department of Insurance & Financial Services - Insurance

Opening Date

12/03/2025

Closing Date

12/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

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#LI-POST

Point of Contact

employment@iid.iowa.gov

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Job Description

The Iowa Insurance Division is now recruiting for a highly motivatedLegal Assistantfor our Insurance Enforcement Bureau interested in assisting attorneys in protecting consumers by enforcing the unfair trade practices law, the securities law and other laws intended to protect the integrity of the insurance and investment markets.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare tentative drafts, letters, memoranda and legal documents for use in the preparation of opinions, reports, briefs, contracts, and other papers or legal documents.

• Prepare drafts of pleadings, motions and discovery documents in connection with cases.

• Attends hearings.

• Assist in the preparation of drafts of findings of fact, conclusions of law and orders based on the evidentiary record.

• Act as filing clerk in contested cases proceedings before a Division hearing officer.

• Conduct legal research in various areas as assigned.

• Request documents from other regulatory agencies and courts.

• Support attorneys in filing legal actions to enforce the Insurance Trade Practices Act, Iowa Code Chapter 507B, the Insurance Producers Law, Iowa Code Chapter 522B, the Iowa Securities Act, Iowa Code Chapter 502, and other laws under the jurisdiction of the Iowa Insurance Commissioner intended to protect the public.

• Perform administrative controls on internal and external requests for enforcement; and develop organizational program policies, processes and procedures for child support, state tax debt, or student loan default violation cases referred by the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR), the Child Support Recovery Unit in the Department of Human Services (CSRU) or the College Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

The Iowa Insurance Division offers a strong team culture and a respect for work-life balance. We have a competitive total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Vacation and Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

• Hybrid Telework opportunities

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit

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 ( and\ pay/JobClassDescriptions/AdministrativeAssistant2-00709-90709.pdf) .

Additional Qualification Requirements

Experience or education as a paralegal or legal assistant is required.

Why Choose the State of Iowa?

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Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

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 ( .

Paid Time Off:

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.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree

• No

  02

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

  03

Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have 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)?

• I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in any field

• Less than 12 months of the administrative support work identified

• 12 months or more of the administrative support work identified

  04

How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education in any field AND/OR 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)? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I do not have any of the combined education and/or experience

• Less than five years of the combined education and/or experience

• Five years or more of the combined education and/or experience

  05

Are you a current State of Iowa employee- executive branch? IF YES - How many months do you have of full-time experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa?

• I am not a current State of Iowa employee

• I do not have any experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa

• Less than 12 months of full-time experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa

• 12 months or more of full-time experience in the classification of Administrative Assistant 1 for the State of Iowa

  06

Do you have experience or education as a paralegal or legal assistant?

• Yes

• No

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

216 Department of Insurance & Financial Services - Insurance

Address

1963 Bell Ave

STE 100

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

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