Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Company Name: Brown, Kinsey, Funkhouser & Lander, PLC
Job Responsibilities: About BKFL:
BKFL is an established, locally-owned law firm with a long-standing reputation for providing efficient, affordable legal services to clients in Mason City and surrounding rural communities. Our team of professionals is collaborative, supportive, and highly skilled. We work quickly and efficiently, not by rushing or pushing papers, but through careful planning and teamwork. Our culture values professionalism, positivity, and helping each other succeed – even on busy or stressful days.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support our attorneys across all practice areas. This is a generalist role, providing exposure to civil litigation, corporate establishment, estate planning, probate, real estate, agricultural law, and social security disability matters. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent communication with clients and team members.
Responsibilities:
Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and other professionals
Summarize cases and conduct legal research
Prepare legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, and discovery
Prepare and file documents with courts
Track deadlines and manage calendars
Assist across all practice areas as needed
Qualifications & Preferences:
Paralegal certificate or associate’s degree preferred
Minimum 1 year of office experience preferred
Experience in civil litigation or corporate work preferred
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills
Ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision
Team player with a positive attitude
Schedule & Hours:
Full-time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday
Part-time: Schedule negotiable within 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
Benefits (Full-time):
Health & Dental insurance
Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, No Weekends
Retirement Plan
How to Apply:
Submit your Resume via online job posting or mail to PO Box 679, Mason City, IA 50402-0679.
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Pay Range: Varies
Company Address: 214 N. Adams Ave., Mason City Iowa, 50401
Company Phone: (641) 423-6223
Fax:
Company Email: jpommrehn@bkfllaw.com
Company Website: www.bkfllaw.com
Hours Per Week: Full-time
Days: 5
Hours: 40
Date Position Expires: 06/01/2026
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter
Requirements: Skills Test
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