Associate Attorney (Non-Litigation)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney (Non-Litigation) for their office in West Des Moines, IA. The role involves supporting litigation attorneys with legal document production, legal research, and client screening.

Duties

• Draft summons, complaints, motions, discovery, and other pleadings
• Conduct legal research and brief writing
• Screen potential clients
• Assist with trial preparation
• Perform other duties as assigned by a litigation attorney

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Eligibility or process of taking the Iowa Bar Exam or licensed by the Iowa State Bar
• Superior customer service skills
• Innovative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Certifications

• Eligibility or licensure by the Iowa State Bar

Skills

• Superior customer service
• Innovative problem resolution
• Independent work capability
• Multi-tasking in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Professionalism and confidentiality

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, & Personal Time