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LDM’s extensive experience enables the Firm to offer expertise in 25 different practice areas, allowing the Firm to remain committed to quality representation, accessibility, and relentless hard work on behalf of clients. On the flip side, when we say we “play hard” what we mean is we ensure you carve out time to take care of yourself, have fun and build strong relationships with your fellow LDM team.

Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP is seeking a seasoned legal administrative assistant to join our litigation group in our West Des Moines location.About the Firm:Headquartered in Omaha, NE, Lamson Dugan & Murray (LDM) has more than 40 attorneys practicing within the areas of litigation and corporate law. LDM’s extensive experience enables the Firm to offer expertise in 25 different practice areas, allowing the Firm to remain committed to quality representation, accessibility, and relentless hard work on behalf of clients.About the Position/Key Responsibilities:Qualified candidates will have at least three years of legal secretarial experience working in litigation. Other requirements include:<ul><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>excellent communication</li><li>advanced computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office products.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile & Background: This candidate should be a self-starter with practical and technical experience, looking to enjoy the support and reputation of a respected Firm.General Benefit Information:<ul><li>Competitive Compensation</li><li>Health & Disability Insurance</li><li>Retirement Plan</li><li>+ More</li></ul>Why Choose Us?Have you heard the saying “Work hard, play hard?” That’s us. We are dedicated to our clients and the work we do, ensuring quality, integrity, and excellence. In all reality, that means sometimes we put in more hours than planned, but you’re never alone. When you are part of the LDM team, you are part of a team that supports you, helps you develop your skills, and provides you with the resources to achieve your goals.On the flip side, when we say we “play hard” what we mean is we ensure you carve out time to take care of yourself, have fun and build strong relationships with your fellow LDM team. From celebratory activities to volunteering in our community – there are various opportunities to explore outside interests and clear your mind from the daily grind.At Lamson Dugan & Murray we believe in a strong culture. Whether you’re an attorney or staff, we recognize that it takes everyone to make the wheels go around. Here, you’re not just a number, you’re family. #hc78570

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Overview: The Program Manager, Corporate Governance & Legal Department Operations is responsible for the end-to-end ownership, execution, and continuous improvement of corporate governance processes across Sammons Financial Group Companies (Sammons Financial Group) and its member companies. In addition, this role supports the Legal Department's Operations and Risk Management initiatives by building and optimizing processes, leveraging technology and data, and driving operational excellence across the Legal function.

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Overview:
The Program Manager, Corporate Governance & Legal Department Operations is responsible for the end-to-end ownership, execution, and continuous improvement of corporate governance processes across Sammons Financial Group Companies (Sammons Financial Group) and its member companies. This role serves as the primary owner of governance operations, including board and committee processes, entity management, regulatory filings, and governance-related reporting. Operating with a high degree of independence is expected to exercise sound judgment in managing governance matters, interpreting requirements, and resolving issues. The role is accountable for designing scalable processes, enhancing regulatory readiness, and strengthening governance frameworks. In addition, this role supports the Legal Department's Operations and Risk Management initiatives by building and optimizing processes, leveraging technology and data, and driving operational excellence across the Legal function.

Responsibilities:
• Corporate Governance Program Ownership • Manage the corporate governance program for Sammons Financial Group entities, including the preparation and maintenance of minute books and written consents. • Manage entity governance lifecycle activities, including formations, dissolutions, annual filings, officer/director changes, and related regulatory requirements. • Maintain and continuously enhance entity management systems (e.g., Athennian) to ensure records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready. • Serve as the primary point of contact for governance-related inquiries from internal stakeholders, auditors, regulators, and external partners. • Exercise independent judgment in interpreting governance requirements, identifying risks, and determining appropriate courses of action. • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Interact regularly with senior leaders, board members, and external stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidence. • Coordinate governance communications and logistics, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and accuracy. • Translate complex governance, legal, and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders. • Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to drive alignment and execution across Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and business units. • Process Design, Optimization, & Control • Design, implement, and continuously improve corporate governance processes, workflows, and controls with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and risk mitigation. • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), governance guidelines, and process documentation. • Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual effort, streamline workflows, and minimize reliance on attorneys for routine governance activities. • Leverage technology, automation, and AI to improve process efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. • Risk Management & Regulatory Readiness • Partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit to support governance, reporting, and documentation requirements. • Independently manage and coordinate responses to audits, regulatory inquiries, and information requests related to governance and legal operations. • Proactively identify gaps or risks in governance practices and implement improvements aligned with regulatory expectations and internal frameworks. • Legal Department Operations & Continuous Improvement • Support and help drive Legal Department Operations initiatives, including process improvement, tool implementation, and workflow optimization. • Assist in the implementation, adoption, and ongoing enhancement of legal technology solutions (e.g., entity management, collaboration, and document management tools). • Partner with the VP, Associate General Counsel to identify, prioritize, and execute on opportunities to improve the Legal function's operational effectiveness. • Contribute to cross-functional Enterprise Operations initiatives, including Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Privacy, and Risk programs. • Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity). • As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands. • Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.

Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree Required</li><li>Minimum 5 years' of experience in corporate governance, legal operations, paralegal, or related roles</li><li>Experience in financial services, insurance, or highly regulated industries Preferred</li><li>Demonstrated experience owning and managing governance processes Preferred</li><li>Strong knowledge of corporate governance processes, documentation, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Proficiency in entity management systems (e.g., Athennian) and legal technology tools</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables) and PowerPoint</li><li>Demonstrated ability to design, document, and improve workflows, SOPs, and operational processes</li><li>Strong program and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently</li><li>Ability to effectively interact with auditors, regulators, and senior leadership</li><li>Ability to conduct targeted legal or regulatory research and synthesize findings into actionable insights</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and work quality</li><li>Sound judgment and ability to operate independently while keeping appropriate stakeholders informed</li><li>Ability to proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk, and enhance governance maturity</li><li>Demonstrated high level of ownership, accountability, and follow-through</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion</li></ul>

Suitability Requirements:
• Criminal background check required. 

Pay Range:
USD $95,311.00 - USD $158,851.00 /Yr.

Company Information:
•Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance. •Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success. •Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k). •Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. •Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs. •Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you. •An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success. 

Work Authorization/Sponsorship:
At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

Additional Information:
Sammons Financial Group Is An Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ADA Sammons Financial Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application or hiring process, including navigating our website or applying for a position, please contact HR@sfgmembers.com or call 800-728-2987. E-Verify Sammons Financial Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Policy for External Search Firms and Agencies Sammons Financial Group maintains an internal Talent Acquisition function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors. Please review our Recruitment Agency Policy for additional information <a href="https://www.sammonsfinancialgroup.com/careers" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" title="here">here</a>.

Sammons Financial Group

Program Manager, Corporate Governance & Legal Department Operations

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Assisting co-workers with additional tasks such as printing of the wage and bank garnishments and forwarding the garnishment paperwork to in-house attorneys for review and signature. Once a Judgment Order has been entered, the Answers Team is responsible for the review of the files for employer and bank information and preparing wage and bank garnishments to be filed with the courts.

Job Title: Court Call Representative- Answers TeamJob Summary:Once a Judgment Order has been entered, the Answers Team is responsible for the review of the files for employer and bank information and preparing wage and bank garnishments to be filed with the courts.Responsibilities: The position may be responsible for contacting the Defendant’s employer on record for judgment files.<ul><li>Daily tasks include reviewing files in the electronic filing database for employer and bank information.</li><li>May require outbound calls to employers to verify employment.</li><li>Research (skip-tracing) for current place of employment</li><li>Assisting co-workers with additional tasks such as printing of the wage and bank garnishments and forwarding the garnishment paperwork to in-house attorneys for review and signature.</li><li>Responsible for uploading and downloading documents from the various court websites and sending documents for service.</li></ul>Qualifications:Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred. Should have work experience in a customer service environment and be comfortable working with the computer and on the phone.Benefits: Blitt and Gaines, P.C. offers PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical Benefits, Competitive Salary and 401k and profit sharing plans! Benefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.

Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Legal Assistant - Bank and Wage Garnishment Answers

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The Paralegal Manager partners closely with Legal leadership and cross-functional stakeholders including Compliance, HR, Risk Management, Finance, and Operations to support the agency’s business objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance and mitigating risk. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day legal operations, supervising paralegal staff, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and efficient execution of legal processes related to contracts, regulatory compliance, licensing, claims support, and corporate governance.

DescriptionJob Description:<h2>Position Summary</h2>The Paralegal Manager leads and oversees paralegal functions within the Legal Department of a retail insurance agency. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day legal operations, supervising paralegal staff, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and efficient execution of legal processes related to contracts, regulatory compliance, licensing, claims support, and corporate governance.The Paralegal Manager partners closely with Legal leadership and cross-functional stakeholders including Compliance, HR, Risk Management, Finance, and Operations to support the agency’s business objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance and mitigating risk. This position requires strong leadership capabilities, advanced organizational skills, and sound judgment when handling sensitive legal and business matters.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Leadership & Team Management</h3><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and supervise paralegal staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.</li><li>Assign and prioritize workloads to ensure timely and accurate completion of legal deliverables.</li><li>Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, workflows, and best practices for paralegal functions.</li><li>Support staffing needs, onboarding, and ongoing professional development of the paralegal team.</li></ul><h3>Legal Support & Documentation Oversight</h3><ul><li>Oversee drafting, review, and revision of routine legal documents including NDAs, vendor agreements, broker agreements, client service agreements, and corporate resolutions.</li><li>Ensure consistency and quality control across legal documents and templates.</li><li>Manage and maintain corporate governance records, entity registrations, annual reports, and related filings.</li><li>Review escalated legal matters requiring advanced analysis or judgment before submission to Legal leadership.</li></ul><h3>Regulatory & Compliance Management</h3><ul><li>Oversee legal research related to insurance regulations, state licensing laws, and agency or producer compliance requirements.</li><li>Monitor and communicate significant regulatory changes to Legal and Compliance leadership.</li><li>Provide oversight of agency licensing, renewals, and appointment filings across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Partner with Compliance on audits, regulatory exams, and continuous process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h3>Claims, Disputes & Risk Support</h3><ul><li>Oversee collection and review of documentation related to E&O claims, subpoenas, litigation holds, and carrier inquiries.</li><li>Ensure accurate tracking of deadlines, legal correspondence, and regulatory notices.</li><li>Serve as a point of escalation for complex claims or dispute-related matters.</li></ul><h3>Contract Lifecycle Management</h3><ul><li>Manage the contract intake and review process, ensuring adherence to legal review standards and approval workflows.</li><li>Oversee contract tracking, execution, and archival using contract management systems and electronic signature tools.</li><li>Ensure records are complete, audit-ready, and aligned with compliance requirements.</li></ul><h3>Administrative & Strategic Support</h3><ul><li>Prepare executive-level reports, summaries, and metrics related to Legal operations.</li><li>Support Legal leadership with planning, budgeting input, and departmental initiatives.</li><li>Contribute to the development of training materials related to compliance, legal best practices, and risk mitigation.</li><li>Participate in cross-functional projects impacting legal, compliance, or operational outcomes.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><h3>Required</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.</li><li>Paralegal certification from an accredited program preferred.</li><li>5–8 years of progressive paralegal experience, preferably within insurance, financial services, corporate law, or another highly regulated industry.</li><li>Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising staff.</li><li>Strong knowledge of legal terminology, contract management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.</li><li>Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with contract management or document management systems.</li></ul><h3>Preferred</h3><ul><li>Experience within a retail insurance agency or insurance carrier environment.</li><li>Knowledge of state insurance licensing and producer or agency appointment processes.</li><li>Experience supporting legal functions related to risk management, claims, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Exposure to multi-state or multi-entity organizational structures.</li></ul><h2>Competencies</h2><ul><li>Leadership & Coaching: Builds strong teams and develops talent.</li><li>Professional Communication: Communicates clearly with legal, executive, and operational stakeholders.</li><li>Confidentiality & Integrity: Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.</li><li>Problem-Solving: Anticipates issues and provides practical, compliant solutions.</li><li>Time & Project Management: Effectively manages workload, priorities, and deadlines.</li><li>Analytical Thinking: Strong legal research and attention to detail.</li><li>Collaboration: Works effectively across departments and with external partners.</li></ul>Salary RangeThe expected pay range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience, relevant skills, and geographic location.Insurance Office of America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Insurance Office of America

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What You'll Do:
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Paralegal Analyst to join our in-house legal department with a focus on corporate governance, corporate secretarial, and regulatory matters. This role plays a great part in supporting governance and regulatory processes throughout the company. The ideal candidate is detailed, proactive, and comfortable working in multiple legal fields. If you're looking for a role where you can make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you!<ul><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist the corporate secretarial team for Principal subsidiaries by managing corporate records and minute books. Monitor director and officer appointments, document entity formations and dissolutions, prepare routine filings, and address inquiries related to Principal subsidiaries.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in subsidiary board of director and committee meetings, and prepare, coordinate, and distribute meeting materials, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, and consent actions.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Act as a liaison between legal, internal business partners, and external service providers regarding board and committee meetings, governance activities, and filings.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare and revise corporate resolutions, written consents, secretary’s certificates, incumbency certificates, related governance documents, and intercompany agreements. Complete, file, and submit regulatory forms and filings required for Principal subsidiaries.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Manage complex projects with a high degree of independence and initiative. This may include conducting complex legal research, drafting legal and/or regulatory memoranda, and assisting with process improvements, including improving templates, workflows, and governance policies and procedures.</li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide paralegal support to lawyers across the corporate legal team on matters relating to corporate transactions, securities-related matters, privacy and data security, tax, and human resources.</li></ul> Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

Who You Are:
<ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 6 years of related legal and/or corporate/regulatory experience.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Significant and demonstrated expertise in corporate secretarial matters, with a strong understanding of corporate governance principles, board processes, and entity management.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in supporting various corporate legal activities (e.g., business transactions, securities, tax, privacy, data security, and/or human resources) are preferred.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail along with the capability to manage several projects and deadlines at the same time.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with senior leaders, directors, other internal partners, and third-parties.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated experience in legal research.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficient with Microsoft Office, Copilot, Excel, and document management systems as well as legal tools, resources, and databases such as Westlaw CoCounsel.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with state insurance regulatory filings is preferred.</li></ul>

Salary Range Information:
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range:
$28.32 - $38.37 / hour

Time Off Program:
Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness.

Pension Eligible:
Yes

Additional Information:
Location This position is located in Des Moines, IA. Work Environment This role offers the ability for in-office, & hybrid (blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek) work arrangements. This is a hybrid position with the requirement of 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home. Management reserves the right to adjust the days required in office. <h2>Work Authorization/Sponsorship</h2>At this time, we are not considering applicants who require any form of immigration sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future. This includes F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, and similar visas. For more information on work authorization requirements, please use the following links:<h2>Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants</h2>Investment Ethics CodeIn Principal Asset Management positions, you are required to observe an Investment Code of Ethics regarding conduct and personal trading for yourself and those living with you. Other positions within the organization may have similar obligations.<h2>Experience Principal</h2>At Principal, we believe in forming connections both personally and professionally. Together, we’re crafting a future for financial services that is guided by purpose – and that begins with you. Our success depends on the outstanding experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. We provide support to our employees in the same way as our customers. Our inclusive and competitive benefits protect physical, financial, and social well-being. Check our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values, and benefits.<h2>Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer</h2>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window:
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Date First Posted (TTF):
4/23/2026

Latest Post Date: Careers - US:
4/23/2026

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