Assistant Attorney

• Juris Doctor degree awarded by an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Iowa and in good standing with the Iowa Supreme Court.
• Experience (typically 1-3 years) in the practice of civil and criminal law including litigation.
• Ability to read, use strong research skills, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from legal and factual information.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals.
• Computer experience using standard office systems: Microsoft Office and Outlook.

• Work experience representing clients on landlord-tenant issues.
• Work experience advising and representing clients on immigration issues, including family-based immigration.
• Work experience providing legal instruction to law students.
• Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques; ability to present educational programs on legal issues to groups with the appropriate degree of formality.
• Ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships within a shared office environment, including university or college students.
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.