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Job Description
Candidates must reside in Linn County, Iowa or Eastern Iowa.
We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Iowa. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm's headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm's clients in Iowa.
- Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
- Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements.
- Communicating with opposing parties to resolve / settle claims.
- Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
Qualifications
Experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, strong organizational skills, and willingness to take on a heavy workload.Must be currently admitted to practice law in Iowa (multiple-state admission is a big PLUS).Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.Strong legal research skills—proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus.Spanish speaking preference.What We Offer
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience.Training & Guidance.Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.401(k) Benefits with Employer Match.Paid Time Off (PTO).Promotion & Growth opportunities.Team-building events sponsored by the Firm.An incredible team of smart and supportive people!J-18808-Ljbffr