Attorney 1

Iowa; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Office of Civil Rights is seeking a Civil Rights Attorney to enforce the Iowa Civil Rights Act. This full-time position involves legal writing, mediation, and collaboration with legal professionals. A law degree is required, and a hybrid work schedule is available after probation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Possession of a law degree from an accredited institution.
• Employees may need to be admitted to the Iowa State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and facilitate dispute resolution.
• Research laws and assist in litigation.
• Investigate discrimination complaints and provide evaluations.

Skills

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Writing

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and all listed selective requirements will be considered for the eligible list.

The Iowa Office of Civil Rights (IOCR) is accepting applications for a Civil Rights Attorney/Attorney 1 position, focused on mediation law. This is a permanent, full-time, contract, merit-covered role based in Des Moines, IA. If you possess strong alternative dispute resolution skills and are committed to enforcing civil rights in Iowa across housing and employment investigations, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

As a Civil Rights Attorney, you will play a key role in enforcing the Iowa Civil Rights Act. Your legal expertise will be utilized to evaluate discrimination complaints, analyze facts, and apply legal standards to recommend further actions. The position involves extensive legal writing and collaboration with legal professionals within the agency.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare drafts, letters, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and interrogatories for senior attorneys.
2. Facilitate alternative dispute resolution between parties.
3. Research laws, policies, and regulations from various jurisdictions.
4. Assist Senior Attorneys and the Attorney General in litigation.
5. Review and investigate discrimination complaints, providing written reports that include evidence analysis and legal standards application.
6. Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses; review records; analyze evidence; and determine probable cause of discrimination.
7. Provide clear, thorough written evaluations of law and evidence.
8. Enter data and complete reports in web-based databases.
9. Provide training to the public.

All work is performed under supervision. Travel, including overnight stays, may be required.

Benefits

As a State of Iowa employee, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay with benefits such as health, dental, vision, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Salary increases after six months and annually.
• Biweekly vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS).
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement Investors Club.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

Our new building offers modern amenities, ample parking, onsite fitness facilities, and is conveniently located near entertainment and parks.

Learn more about benefits as a State of Iowa Employee.

After a six-month probation, a hybrid work schedule (two days in-office, three days remote) is available.

Why Join IOCR

At IOCR, you will work in a collaborative environment where your legal skills contribute to civil rights enforcement in Iowa. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.

The Iowa Office of Civil Rights is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Education Requirement: Possession of a law degree from an accredited institution. Employees may be required to be admitted to the Iowa State Bar within a specified period after hire, as determined by the appointing authority.