Description:
To continue delivering outstanding service, we are seeking a motivated and dedicated associate attorney with 1-3 years' experience to join our team.Position Overview:
As
an Associate Attorney you will have the opportunity to work closely
with experienced attorneys on a variety of employment law and litigation
matters. From conducting legal research and drafting legal documents to
representing clients in administrative hearings and litigation, you
will play a key role in assisting our clients with their
employment-related legal needs. This position offers the chance to gain
valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic
legal environment.Responsibilities:
- Research and analyze the law on complex issues.
- Synthesize legal research and analysis into a coherent written memorandum or brief for submission to a client, court, or arbitrator.
- Draft answers, motions, briefs, and other pleadings.
- Draft discovery and respond to discovery.
- Conduct fact investigation including witness interviews and site inspections.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Prepare complete, accurate and informative case evaluations regarding liability, damages and recommended course of action.
- Appear in a court of law, arbitration, or other judicial tribunal on behalf of the firm's client, and present well-reasoned arguments to the judicial body.
- Negotiate with outside parties, including in settlement conferences and mediations.
- Stay abreast of legal developments in A Minority Owned Law Firm's areas of practice.
- Manage case deadlines; supervise work of paralegals and legal assistants.
Training, Skills, Knowledge:
- Regular, reliable job attendance.
- Ability to meet and/or exceed billable hours and revenue metrics.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Iowa state bar and in good standing.
- 1+ years of experience in employment law (plaintiff or defense).
- Possess outstanding organizational skills, high attention-to-detail and accuracy and advanced document editing skills.
- Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
- Adjust quickly to multiple priorities and short timeframes as necessitated by client and court deadlines.
- Produce a large volume of work, with accuracy, often under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
