Associate Attorney

Description:

To continue delivering outstanding service, we are seeking a motivated and dedicated Associate Attorney with 1-3 years' experience to join our team.
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.

• 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.

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