Staff Attorney
Required Qualifications:
- A 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
- Experience (typically 1-3 yrs) 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; MS Office and Outlook.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Work experience representing clients on landlord-tenant issues and in criminal defense.
- 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 relations 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.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
