Attorney 1

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Office of Civil Rights is seeking a Civil Rights Attorney to enforce the Iowa Civil Rights Act and handle discrimination complaints. This permanent, full-time role involves legal writing, investigation, and collaboration with legal professionals. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and a hybrid work schedule after probation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement Benefits

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a law degree from an accredited institution.
• Need to be admitted to the Iowa State Bar within a period after hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and assist in litigation.
• Research laws and analyze discrimination complaints.
• Provide training and facilitate dispute resolution.

Skills

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Writing

Education

Law Degree

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Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

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

Position Overview

As a Civil Rights Attorney, you will enforce the Iowa Civil Rights Act, evaluate discrimination complaints, analyze facts and legal standards, and collaborate with legal professionals within the Agency. The role involves extensive legal writing and investigation work.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare drafts, letters, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and interrogatories for higher-level 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 complaints of discrimination, providing written reports and legal analysis.
6. Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses; analyze evidence; determine probable cause.
7. Provide clear, thorough legal evaluations and written summaries.
8. Enter data and complete reports in web-based databases.
9. Provide training to the public.

Work is performed under supervision; travel may be required, including overnight stays.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Salary increases after six months and annually.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and retirement benefits.
• Optional retirement plans and employee discounts.
• Modern office amenities and a convenient location.
• Hybrid work schedule after probation.

Why Join IOCR

Work in a collaborative environment impacting civil rights enforcement in Iowa, with excellent compensation and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming candidates of all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Selective: Possession of a law degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum Qualification: Must have graduated from an accredited law school.
• Within a period after hire, employees may need to be admitted to the Iowa State Bar.

Additional Information

• Entry level, full-time, legal role in government administration.