Business Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Business Litigation Associate to join its Des Moines, IA office. This role involves engaging in all phases of general commercial, civil, and business litigation with a diverse client base. Candidates should have 0-6 years of legal experience and demonstrate strong academic credentials and analytical skills.

Duties

• Engage in all phases of business litigation matters.
• Collaborate with a national and international client base.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Participate in court proceedings and client meetings.

Requirements

• 0-6 years of legal experience.
• Recent clerkship experience is a plus.
• Active membership in the Iowa bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Iowa bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Skills

• Superior writing and analytical abilities.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with a balance of in-office and remote work.
• Collaborative and client-focused work culture.

This firm has built a reputation as having the pre-eminent lawyers in the Midwest and the nation. They handle complex transactional and litigation matters, and represent the Whos Who of Corporate America. It is a full service firm, with half of its lawyers concentrating in litigation and trial matters. It has several offices in the Midwest, as well as in a number of European countries. This firm handles matters for established companies in issues related to mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, private placements and complex and high-exposure litigation cases. Its lawyers come from top regional and national law schools, and possess exceptional academic credentials. The environment at the firm is collegial and you feel you are part of something exclusive when you walk through its halls.