Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience Job in Des Moines, IA Near Me - 330092 | BCGSearch.com

Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience

Type Full-Time

Location Iowa - Des Moines

Job ID N5EK330092

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 2 - Max. 5 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Litigation - General (consumer)

2024-10-07 11:03:12

A law firm in Des Moines is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience. The candidate will be responsible for conducting legal research and writing, drafting pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda, managing case dockets, and assisting with discovery and document review. They will also utilize trial advocacy skills in depositions, hearings, oral arguments, and trials, as well as perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

 

Duties:

  • Conduct legal research and writing.
  • Draft pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda.
  • Manage case dockets.
  • Assist with discovery and document review.
  • Utilize trial advocacy skills in depositions, hearings, oral arguments, and trials.
  • Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
  • Comply with all legal standards, regulations, and rules of professional conduct.

 

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Academic transcript and class rank requested.
  • Licensed in Iowa or pass the Iowa Bar Exam within 1 year (or waive under reciprocity).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Technological proficiency in legal research tools.

 

Experience:

2-5 years of experience in litigation.

 

Education:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

 

Certifications:

Licensed in Iowa or pass the Iowa Bar Exam within 1 year (or waive under reciprocity).

 

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Technological proficiency in legal research tools.

Established about 95 years ago, this prestigious law practice has three offices in Iowa and is comprised of a significantly large team of highly proficient attorneys. Some of the firm's main areas of practice are governmental affairs, intellectual property law, litigation, and labor & employment law. The firm has been acknowledged as a top law practice by several major industry publications.

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