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 in trial preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a litigation attorney.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and eligibility for the Iowa Bar Exam or Iowa State Bar license.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and multitask in a dynamic environment.
• 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 for the Iowa Bar Exam or licensed by the Iowa State Bar.

Skills

• Superior customer service.
• Problem-solving.
• Independent work capability.
• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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, and Personal Time.