Staff Attorney

McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A. (MVP Law); West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Mental Health Support

Job summary

McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A. (MVP Law) in West Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced attorney to join the workers' compensation defense practice. The role offers hybrid work options and a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has seven or more years of relevant experience, Iowa licensure, and strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities to support a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Licensed and in good standing in Iowa.
• Understanding of current court-related procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative and committed to working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload with independence.
• Successfully try cases, conduct depositions and mediations.
• Establish, build, and maintain relationships with assigned clients.
• Participate in marketing and business development opportunities within the firm.
• Engage in a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Utilize technology to manage clients effectively in a paperless environment.

Skills

7+ years experience

Licensed Iowa attorney

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

As we celebrate our 125th year, McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A. (MVP Law) is looking for an experienced attorney to join our West Des Moines, Iowa office to practice in workers' compensation defense and help us meet the needs of our growing practice. We are seeking curious, intelligent, and creative individuals to join our firm and become an integral part of representing our core values and beliefs as we continue to redefine the law firm experience while forging our own path to meet the needs of our clients and employees. Our innovative technology and tools enable us to maintain a practice that allows you to enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload with independence
• Successfully try cases, conduct depositions and mediations
• Effectively establish, build, and maintain relationships with all assigned clients
• Participate in marketing and business development opportunities within the firm
• Engage in a collaborative team atmosphere
• Utilize available technology to manage clients effectively and efficiently within a paperless work environment

MVP continues to prove this through competitive salaries, and generous and impactful benefit plan offerings for full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, HSA plan, and day one 401(k) eligibility. This is all in addition to a generous 401(k) employer match, Profit-Sharing Plan, employer paid HSA contributions, telemedicine, Group Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, and a Mental Health Support program.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience
• Licensed and in good standing in Iowa
• Understanding of current court-related procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Collaborative and committed to working as part of a team