Associate Attorney

Rausch-Sturm; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rausch-Sturm in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle all aspects of litigation in creditor's rights matters, attend court, sign pleadings, settle cases, and travel as needed.

The ideal candidate must hold Iowa Bar admission, with Nebraska licensure a plus; energetic, self-directed, and able to manage their own caseload in a fast-paced environment that demands deadlines and compliance with state and federal rules.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Iowa (bar admission) is required; Nebraska licensure preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a personal caseload and work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review of pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Attend court hearings as required.
• Provide analysis on legal and regulatory risks.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Caseload management

Education

Iowa Bar admission

Nebraska licensure (preferred)

Job description

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Associate Attorney

Full Time Professional Des Moines, IA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1179

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position. Licensure is required with admission to the Iowa Bar. Prefer additional licensing in Nebraska This position will be attending court, signing pleadings, settling cases, and various other attorney tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of litigation and should welcome the challenges of a dynamic legal environment and be open to work-related travel.

Must be energetic, self-directed, and capable of managing his or her own caseload. Responsibilities will include a wide variety of tasks associated with litigating debt collection matters. While litigation is the key role, we seek attorneys who can independently engage in risk analysis and develop strategies that adhere to state and federal rules and regulations, and compliance standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• Review of correspondence, and files to determine whether they are appropriate, review of answers, preparation of discovery and dispositive motions, and all aspects of preparing for and conducting trials.
• Attend court hearings when required.
• Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks.
• An attorney should be familiar with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules.
• Ability to effectively manage his or her own caseload.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
• Represent clients in pre-suit and post-judgment matters and attend court hearings when required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize high volumes of information.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to interact effective...