Associate Attorney Non-Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, & Personal Time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a motivated Associate Attorney (Non-Litigation) for their office in West Des Moines, IA. The role involves drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and client screening.

Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and be eligible or licensed by the Iowa State Bar. The position emphasizes superior customer service skills and professionalism, with a focus on multitasking and independent work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
• Eligibility or process of taking the Iowa Bar Exam or licensed by the Iowa State Bar.
• Superior customer service skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Draft summons, complaints, motions, and pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and brief writing.
• Screen potential clients for suitability.
• Assist with trial preparation tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a litigation attorney.

Skills

Superior customer service

Innovative problem resolution

Independent work capability

Multi-tasking in a dynamic environment

Excellent communication

Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel

Professionalism and confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney (Non-Litigation) for their office in West Des Moines, IA. The role involves supporting litigation attorneys with legal document production, legal research, and client screening.

Duties

• Draft summons, complaints, motions, discovery, and other pleadings
• Conduct legal research and brief writing
• Screen potential clients
• Assist with trial preparation
• Perform other duties as assigned by a litigation attorney

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Eligibility or process of taking the Iowa Bar Exam or licensed by the Iowa State Bar
• Superior customer service skills
• Innovative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Certifications

• Eligibility or licensure by the Iowa State Bar

Skills

• Superior customer service
• Innovative problem resolution
• Independent work capability
• Multi-tasking in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Professionalism and confidentiality

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, & Personal Time